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Wm. Ewing & CO.'S

SEED CATALOGUE

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1899

CONTENTS.

1 NOVELTIES AND SPECIALTIES in Vegetable and FJower Seeds Pages 4 to 12

2 VEGETABLE SEEDS, Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Corn, etc., arranged in alpha-

betical order

3 HERBS AND MISCELLANEOUS SEEDS

4 AGRICULTURAL SEEDS,

" Grassesand Clovers

" Corn

" Miscellaneous Forage Plants

" Seed Grain

5 FLOWER SEEDS, arranged in alphabetical order

6 FLOWERING BULBS-Lilies, Caladiums, Begonias, Tuberose, Gladiolus, etc.

7 PLANT DEPARTMENT,— Carnations, Cannas, Chrysanthemums. Dahlias

Ferns, Palms, etc

" Bedding Plants inPots and Seedlings

" Vegetables, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Tomatoes

" Roses

" FruitTrees and Small Fruits

" Flowering Shrubs

" Hardy Climbers

" Hardy or Herbaceous Perennials

" Azaleas, Palms, Lily of the Valley, etc., Special offers

8 FERTILIZERS

9 INSECTICIDES

10 GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES, Rubber Sprays, Secateurs, Bud-

ding and Pruning: Knives, RofiBa, Stakes, Gloves, Spades, Forks,
Thermometers, Flower Pots, etc

11 SPRAY PUMPS AND BELLOWS

12 LAWN TOOLS, Mowers, Rakes, Edging Shears and Knives, Lawn Sprink-

lers, etc

13 FARM AND GARDEN TOOLS, Seed Drills, Wheel Hoes, Cultivators, Corn

Planters and Sheilers. Weeders, etc

14 CATTLE AND POULTRY FOOD— Ewing's Calf Meal, Manitoba Old Cake,
Cotton Seed Meal, Myer's Cattle Spice, Poultry Spice, Bone
Meal, Granulated Bone for Poultry and Silica Poultry Grit, " 114

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" 40

" 43

" 46

" 49

" 86

" 90

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" 94

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109 " 113

Regarding Prepayment of Postage.

In cases where Vegetables such as Beans, Peas or Corn, are ordered to be sent by mail,|
4 c. PER POUND MUST BE ADDED BY POSTAGE, and the same withFarm Seeds generally.
Other Vegetables Seeds and Flower Seeds we pay postage on, when orders are accompanied
by cash, at prices quoted in this catalogue.

A Liberal Discount.

This special discount only refers to seeds In packets but not by the pound and orders
must be accompanied by cash.

In order to make it an object for neighbors to club their orders together we ofier the fol-
lowing inducements on Vegetables and Flower Seeds In packets, (but not when ordered by
the i lb. or pound) the postage of which we prepay to any address in the Dominion.

Purchasersremitting$IOO max select seeds amounting lo $125

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THIS is the 30TH ANNUAL ISSUE of our SEED CATALOGUE, and we take the oppor-
tunity of thanking all those who have in the past favored us with their orders (and
very many have done so every year since 1869), and to solicit a continuance of their
trade, and we hope a perusal of our Catalogue will result in our securing ^many new cus-
tomers. We shall serve them well.

As will be noticedj'this is another year of low prices.

We have made our prices to meet this competition as far as we can, but though we have
done this, we desire the public to understand that we will keep up the thirty years' reputa-
tion we have for supplying first class seeds, and those only.

OUR CATALOGUE, we think, will be found simple in arrangement, and at the same time
as comprehensive as some more pretentious and showy ones. We call special attention to
the list of •' Novelties and Specialties " ii Flower and Vegetable Seeds (at the beginning of
Catalogue), and to the full assortment of Perennials, both of seeds and plants, which we offer.

SEEDS INOT PRICED— In the case of articles not priced, owing to fluctuations in value,
we will be happy to quote close prices on application. In the case of Corn and Seed Grain, for
large quantities, we will quote close prices when requested.

SEED CLEANING— We are the only Seedsmen in the Province of Quebec who have made
a specialtj' of this very important matter, and, after expending a great deal of time and
money, we are now possessors of the most modern seed-cleaning appliances, andean now turn
out first-class samples of TIMOTHY, CLOVER and SEED GRAIN at moderate prices.
We trust our numerous Farming friends will appreciate our efforts in this respect witn their
liberal patronage.

TESTED SEEDS— We make it a rule to thoroughly test the growth of all leading Seeds
and uee all precautions to secure everything of the best, but at the same time we give no
warranty ol our Seeds, expressed or implied, nor will we accept responsibility in any way for
the crop, nor how they will turn out. All seeds purchased from us must be accepted on these
terms, or immediately returned.

WHEN TO ORDER— We would respectfully urge our Customers to make out a list of
their wants for the coming season, as soon after the receipt of this Catalogue as convenient. By
so doing, our work will be made much easier, ^and orders will be executed and dispatched
more promptly.

HOW TO ORDER — When ordering, be careful to write your name and address legibly, and
eay how you want Seeds forwarded, whether by Post, Express, Rail Freight or Boat, and
besides your post oflice address, give the name of the station or wharf to which the goods are
to be sent. Orders from unknown correspondents must either be accornpanled by cash or
satisfactory reft rence. We prepay mail orders as stated in Catalogue. For orders shipped
by Rail, Boat or Express, prices are f.o.b. Montreal, unless otherwise arranged.

MARKET GARDENERS— Market Gardeners and Canners using large quantities of Seed
will please send for our SPECIAL RED PRICE LIST.

CITY CUSTOMERS-City Customers, not finding it convenient to visit our Warehouse
can depend on their post or telephone orders being promptly and carefully attended to. We
deliver Seeds, etc., fiee to any part of the City and Westmount.

February 1st, 1899. Respectfully yours,

WILLIAM EWING & CO..

142 ncOILL STREET, and
Corner ST. MAURICE and ST. HENRY STS. -^^^— ' jV\ONTREAL.

TEL. No. 184. P. O. Box 376.

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The following list of "Novelties and Special-
ties" comprises the most important of recent
introductions, as well as many specialties to
which we wish to draw particular attention. In
regard to "Novelties," or new varieties of well
known flowers or vegetables, though all may not
be so pre-eminently worthy as to oust the old
varieties, yet every year sees very many intro-
ductions that are so strikingly novel that all
who take a particular interest in such matters
and sow some of these new things, will have the
gratification of being able to show something
out of the common, and thus be well repaid for
their trouble and expense.

Ostrich Feather— New. This new variety is
pure white, producing blooms from 4 to 5 inches
across, with long, narrow curled "oetals. Very
beautiful. Pkt. 20c.

New Single Flowering, Mixed— We strongly
recommend it for cutting. They bloom abund-
antly, and the single, broad-petalled flowers are
borne on long stout stalks, and so are valuable
for bouquets and table decoration. 10c. per pkt.

New Ray— White and rose. Quite a new and
distinct class in Asters. The plants attain a
height of about 20 inches ; the flowers con-
sist of rays of very long, slender quilled
florets, which have a charming appear-
ance. Separate colours or mixed, 20c. per
pkt.

Mount Royal Park— This is a choice mix-
ture of all the very best standard and new-
ly introduced varieties, and which we offer
In difterent heights, separately. We do not
think it possible a better assortment could
be offered, and we strongly recommend it.

Tall varieties in mixture 15c. per pkt.

Semi-Dwarf " " 15c.

Dwarf " " 15c. "

Sempie's Branching— A valuable variety for
Florists. Per pkt. 10c.

NewIPerennial Dwarf Blue— A new sort in-
troduced from China of medium height and
vigorous growth. The flowers are large and of
a beautiful blue shade, and are produced in
great abundance during the whole summer.
Per pkt. 50c.

New Japanese-Flowers measure from 5 to 6
inches across and the long curiously curled
petals gives them a striking resemblance to the
Japanese Chrysanthemum. Colours are flesh
and rose and the plant is of strong bushy growth.
Per pkt. 25c.

WM. EWINQ & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

BIDENS ATROSANCUINEA SUPERBA-

This novelty is of somewhat similar habit
of growth to the Dwarf Dahlia, and fjrows
from S to 1'2 inches in height, and will
keep flowering all summer. It sends up
numerous wiry stems about 12 or 15 inches
in length, each bearing one Daisy-like
bloom about U inches in diameter, of
the deepest blood-red colour and grace-
ful appearance. Per pkt. ;<0c,

CAMPANULA Mirabilis-This new sorts
belongs to the C. medium class.
Plant forms a densely branched pyra-
midal bush about 2 feet high, each
branch bearing a multitude of pale
blue or lilac llowers. When in full
bloom, the plants present a regular
pyramid of flowers, at least a hundred
blossoms being open at one time.
Packet 30c.

" Elegans— This is a very pretty Peren-
nial of Siberian origin, vigorous in
growth, forming tufts from 2 to 21 feet
in height. Itsends oui many branches,
each of which bears a long terminal
spike of large bell-shaped drooping
flowers. The colour is a beautiful
purplish blue. Packet 30c.

Carina Variegata— This new variegated leav-
ed Canna was discovered in the Soloman
Islands. The flowers are of brilliant scarlet
and large, while the leaves are of a light
green, thickly splashed, lined and barred
with red and yellow, and margined with
clear or mson, which colour appears
throughout their whole surface. This
Oanna, (resembling somewhat the Maranta)
will take rank among the leading foliage
plants. Pkt 50c.

CANDYTUFT, Empress Giant Hyacinth
Flowered White— A grand improve-
ment in this fine hardy annual, pro-
ducing enormous spikes of bloom
often measuring 7 inches in length
and the same in circumference, with
120 to 140 florets to the spike. Pkt. 15c.

" *■ ittle Prince— A charming new dwarf
variety of Empres-^, growing from 4 to
() inches in height, producing massive
spikes of pure white flower.", which
standing erect |out of the wallflower-
like foliage, are grouped in candel-
abra fashiom round the main stem.
This is a most useful and striking no-
velty. Pkt. 30c.

CINERARIA— Sutton's Choice Strain Pro-
duces large heads of brilliant-
ly colored blooms. Pkt. 50c.

* Ewlng's Prize Strain — This

we consider the best strain of
Cineraria we have j'et seen,
and as good as can be got. We
confidently recommend it to
all who desire something extra
in this fine plant. Per pkt. 50c-

CENTAUREA IMPERIALIS -Blooms are

double the size of the Sweet Sultan, very
sweet and 8ctn*^ed,and the colours are
White, Purple, Rose and Lilac, If cut ere
the flowers fully expand will last ten days
in water. Excellent novelty, and of easy
culture. Per pkt. 25c.

Campanula Mirabilig. New.

Cinc-an'a, Enirg

WM. EWINQ & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

COLEUS, Macrophyllus Nanus — A dwarf large
leaved variety in Ooleus. The plant does not grow
over 6 inches high. The leaves are very large
and broad, thick and leathery-like, and almost of
a blacki^^h red color, marbled and flaked with red.
Will make a grand bed. Per pkt. 30c. "a^:

CYCLAMEN— Sutton's Giant Mixed— A magnificent
strain, having flowers of extraordinary
size and substance, the leaves being
proportionately large, and beautifully
marked with silver gray. Per pkt. 75c.

■ " Ewing's Excalsior Strain— This strain

has been established by many years'
continued selection of the very finest
varieties, will produce blooms in extra-
ordinary abundance, of great size, and
of the most striking colors. Please
note, though, that to produce the
best, knowledge and constant care
and attention is necessary. Pkt. 75c.

DAHLIA— Cactus Flowered— Single, 25c. per pkt.

" m Double, 15c. ;,„"

Both these new types are well worthy of
extended cultivation. The petals, instead
of being rounded and curved as in ordinary
Dahlias, are long, twisted and beautifully
recurved. They are of the most charming
colors, and are amongst the best of all cut
fiowers for table decoration.

DELPHINIUM— Speclosunn Clabratum. New— Anew

Delphinium is sure to be much prized, seeing how
popular hardy herbaceous plants are becoming.
This new hardy species was discovered in the
Himalaya Mountains. The plant forms a buah 9
to 10 inches high, from which rise spikes of bloom

2 to 3 feet in length, covered with large dark blue
shaded flowers, 1^ inches in diameter. Per
pkt. 15c.

ERICERON— Hybridus Roseus— A fine new hardy
perennial, growing 1 foot high, with flowers of a
violet-rose color, with violet centres. Will bloom
continuously from May until frost sets in. Per
pkt. 20c.

CLOXINIA-Sutton's Giant MIxed-The " Garden "
comments on this strain in the highest terms. The
flowers are produced with remarkable freedom,
and are of the most brilliant, varied, and richest
colors. Per pkt. 60c.

HELENIUM— Bigeiowii. New— A fine perennial about

3 feet high, and producing numerous long spii^es
of a pure golden yellow ; very useful for cutting.
Per pkt. 25c.

HELIANTHUS-CucunnerifoHus "Orion "—This new
Sunflower grows about 4 feet high and is covered
with small single flowers with yellow petals and
dark centres. What, however, renders it perfectly
distinct from any other sort, is that the petals are
twisted and fluted similar to the Cactus Dahlia,
which gives it a striking and graceful appearance.
A useful plant for large groups, and a first-class
plant where cut flowers are in demand, j Per pkt.
25c.

Leptosyne Slillmani. (Page 7. )

Candytuft Giant Hyacinth— Flowered (Patje 6.)

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE

LEPTOSYNE, Stillmani, New.-This elegant
new annual has graceful finely cut foliage,
and growB about one foot high. The plant
isof bushy habit, producing an abundance
of flower stems ending in beautiful golden
yellow blossoms 1.^ inches in diameter,
which remain five or six weeks in full
beauty. It blooms in five to six weeksfrom
date of sowing, and should be sown in the
open ground, in a sunny situation and
sandy soil. Per pkt. 230.

LOBELIA, Cardinalis Nanseniana.— This is

a splendid Hardy perennial Novelty ded-
icated to the intrepid explorer, Nansen.
It is of strong, though dwarf growth,
with a profusion of brilliant crimson pur-
ple colored flowers, contrasting well with
the beautiful dark green foliage, and is
the longest bloomer of its class. Per pkt.
25c.

MATR'CARIA, Eximea Nana "Golden Ball"
— Forms a compact bunch, about 12 inches
in height and 10 inches in breadth, com-
pletely covered with the richest golden
yellow quilled blooms. A pretty and
yery uncommon hardy perennial. Per
pkt, 20c.

MYOSOTIS ALPESTRIS, Triumph, New-

This new Forget-me-not belongs to the
early flowering class, and is claimed will
be found to be specially suited for grow-
ing under glass, for cutting. Sown in July,
the plants (under glass) will commence
flowering in September, and continue
flowering freely all winter. Grows from
12 to 15 inches in height, and the blooms
are of bright azure blue, on long stems.
Per pkt. 25c.

MYOSOTIS ALPESTRIS, "Distinction"- A
new race of Myosotis which blooms in 8
to 10 weeks from time of eowing Is of
erect bushy habit, with extra large bright
azure blue flowers and is useful for bed-
ding or out growing underglass. Grows 7
inches high. Per pkt 'JOc.

MYOSOTIS ALPESTRIS. Stricta Coeiestina

— Striking, on account of its peculiar
habit; the flower stocks shooting straight
up and giving the plant a pillar-like
appearance. The flowers are produced
in great profusion and are of a delicate
sky-blue. Is equally adapted for potting
or planting out. Pkt. 20c.

AFRrCAN MARIGOLD, Dobbie'sPrizeStrain

FRENCH " " " "

— This eminent firm spare neither trouble
nor expense in order to produce the best
strains of Marigold known in commerce,
and they are universally acknowledged
to be such. Per pkt. 15c each sort.

MIGNONETTE, Debbie's Ciant-The largest
and most robust fragrant variety, pro-
ducing the longest spikes, many of them
measuring from 14 to 18 inches in length,
and many plants carrying, when well
grown, 50 to (JO spikes. Invaluable for
cutting or bedding purposes. Per pkc. 20c.

PANSY, Ewing's Prize Strain.— Might be
termed a "Novelty," in that the
mixture comprises all the very best
strains of Fancy and Show Pansles
selected from the leading growers of
Europe and America, so that in
one packet will be found examples
of all the best classes and styles of
Pansies, and in every conceivable
shade of color and marking, with
blooms of great size and substance.
Per pkt. 50c.

" Debbie's Fancy Exhibition Varieties

—Debbie's strain of Pansy has long
been recognized to be one of ihe
very best in Britain. Per pkt, 50c.

Salp'glossis Variabilis
Superbissiica- Pa^eS.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

PRIMULA SINENSIS FIMBRI ATA-Ewing's Prize Strain— This

strain has been saved from the largest
flowered and strongest growing plants, of
the very best named sorts, and shewing the
finest fringed blooms, as well as the most
striking colours, per pkt. 50c.

OBCONICA Crandiflora Hybrid a. New-

This novelty is bound to become a popular
plant for greenhouse decoration, as it is
such a wonderful improvement on the old
form, especially in size of bloom and erect
habit of growth. The colours vary from
pure white, light rose, and light lilac, to
dark rose and violet. 50c. per pkt.

HYBRIDA, open air large flowering Mixed —

This novelty is quite as hardy as the com-
mon Primrose. The flowers are large, and
the petals fringed. The colors are ex-
ceedingly varied, and the numerous shades
of red and brown are exceptionally rich, and
the eye is large and distinct. Avery strong
grower, per pkt. 50c.

MyosotiB Alpestris Stricta Calesttna
See page 7.

RUDBECKIA Bicolor superba -

Grows about 2 feet in
height forming a many
branched dense bush,
and produces its long-
stemmed flowers in
the greatest abun-
dance. The disc is
brown; the ray florets
are yellow with large
velvety-brown spots
at the base. Very
effective annual, and
useful for cutting.
Per pkt. 25c.

" Newmanil, Texas

Cone Flower — A

charming plant for
mixed borders or
massing; perennial;
3 feet. Per pkt. 20c.

SALPICLOSSIS Variabillls Super-
bissima, New.This beautiful novel-
ty is of a most peculiar and pictures-
que habit. It produces only one
strong, stiff stem, which at its end
is thickly studded with blossoms,
thus giving each plant the appear-
ance of a compact bouquet of flow-
ers. Each bloom is richly veined
with gold, and considerably larger
than the Grandiflora type. Pkt. 40c.

Primula Obconica Grandiflora Hybrida.

Rudbeckia Bicolor Superbn.

WM. ewinq;& co.'s seed catalogue.

Pkt.

red.

SAINTPAULIA lonantha-Deep blue.

50c.
*' Aubra-Lilac
Pkt. 50c.

The Saintpaulia is one of the most
charminp: pot plants introduced of late
years. The tiny plant forms a tl^t rosette
of deep green Gloxinia-like leaves, and the
flower stems are from two to tour inches
high, crowned with deep blue and lilac-
red flowers.

SCABIOUS, "Pompadour •' New-" This is
certainly the nicest Scabious of all known
varieties. It is a vigorousj plant, about
H feet high, with enormous spherical
flowers. The petals are large, black-
purple at the centre, pur« white from the
centre to the edge. It is invaluable as a
cut flower, retaining its freshness for
many days A silver Medal was award-
»'d to it in August, 1896, by the Soci6t6
d'Horticulture du Rhone. 15c per pkt.

SIDALCEA LISTEAI-Is undoubtedly one of
finest hardy border plants ever offered.
Its lovely color, a delicate satiny pink -
with blooms borne alternately on long
branching stalks, and flowers profusely
throughout the whole season — makes it a
most desirable plant for all to have. The
spikes when cut stand well in water,
making it most useful for decoration."
50c.

SOLANUM, "Scarlet Beauty."-25c. per pkt.
This is a most elegant decorative plant,
which when well grown is literally
covered with shining scarlet berries. Some
plants of it were shown us this winter
which were by far and away the best
berried Solanums we have ever seen.

Scabious " Pompadour

Aurora-Extra large fliwers, flaked and striped on a white ground, bright orange-salmon
colour. Per pkt. 10c.

Burpee's Navy Blue— The only Sweet Pea that is a true blue colour. Per pkt. of 12 seeds, '25c

Maid of Honour— Shaded with light blue on a white ground, and edged with violet. Pkt. 10c

Brilliant— Intense bright crimson-scarlet. Per pkt. 10c.

Golden Gate— Pinkish-mauve and Lavender. Per pkt. loc.

Modesty— Ground colour is silvery- white, suffused with pink, becoming rather deeper the
longer the flower remains open. Per pkt. loc.

Oriental- Standard is salmon-coloured, veined with pink, while the wings are veined, and
inside are deeply suff^ased with carmine-rose. Per pkt. 10c.

Stella Morse— Shaded yellow and flushed with pale pink, giving the blossoms a rich creamy
bufl' colour. Per pkt. 10c.

Burpee's Earliest of All— This variety is from ten days to two weeks earlier than any other
known sort, and only grows about 2 feet high ; though particularly valuable for grow-
ing outside is still more so for forcing under glass, for cut flowers. Per pkt. loc; oz. 50c.

Earlscourt Prize Strain-This mixture comprises all the best named varieties and has given
unbounded satisfaction to all who have grown it in the past, and this year even more
and better varieties are included. We recommend it strongly. Per lb. $1.00; \ lb. 30c.;
oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Dwarf Cupid Sweet Pea.

NEW DWARF CUPID, Pink— Grows from 6 to 8 inches high with large pink blossoms, carried
well above the foliage. Plants spread from the root or footto 18 inches
round. Makes a grand contrast to the white variety. Per pkt. 15c.

" Burpee's Beauty-Height 6 to 8 inches. Standard is delicate rose,
lightening to nearly white at the edges. The wings are suffused rosy-
carmine, deepening at the edges. 15c. per pkt. of 12 seeds.

Alice Eckford— Height 6 to 8 inches. Standard, creamy-white, blended
with a shading of soft pink ; the wings are silvery-white with a faint
flush in the centre, and the colour of the whole flower becomes deeper
as it opens fully. 15c. per pkt. of 12 seeds.

Primrose— This is identical with the White Cupid, except in colour,
which is a rich cream. Per pkt. of 12 seeds, 15c.
Please note that the foregoing varieties flower better if started in
pots in the house or hot-bed, and after being planted out, never
neglect watering in dry weather.

VIOLA. Sutton's Mixed Bedding Varieties— A choice strain of seed saved from the finest new
varieties and also from an excellent collection of rayless Violas and Violettas. Height
6 inches. Per pkt. 25c.

WALLFLOWER, New Single Annual— Wallflower is one of the most popular outdoor flowers
in the old country, but unfortunately it won't stand the Canadian winter. This new
annual Wallflower will be much prized by old country people, as by sowing in spring it
will flower all summer, and also succeeds well as a window plant. Light brown in
colour. lOc. per pkt.

ZINNIA, Double Giant, Queen Victoria- Pure white double flowers of beautiful shape
and extra large size. Comes true from seed and is deserving of universal atten-
tion. 25c. per pkt.

Mexicana, Hybrids Mixed— The flowers are single or semi-double, and in shape
they resemble mucli more those of the Coreopsis or Gaillardia than those of the
old form of Z. Mexicana and are very numerous and remarkably varied in
colour ; some shades are exceedingly rich and contrast strikingly with the dark
grreen foliage. Will be found very useful for decorating beds and also for cuttiner.
Per pkt. 30c.

W.M. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

BEET.

Bonsecours Market— This is the most popular half long Beet

grown, and it is one of the handsomest, smoothest and best
avoured. lb. $1.00; \ lb. 35c.; oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

Dobbie's New Purple— For form, smoothness, colour and
quality, this sort ia unequalled, Was awarded a certificate of
merit at Chiswick Vegetable Conference, as being the best type
of dark Baet. Per pkt. 10c.

BORECOLE or KALE.

Debbie's Victoria— Grows from 20 to 24 inches high and pro-
duces medium sized compact heads of leaves that are exquis-
itely crisped and curled. Sprouts freely after the heads have
been cut. A valuable vegetable. Jt-er pkt. 10c. > r, -;^

BRUSSELS SPROUT.

^Sutton's Dwarf LCem— The dwarfest variety of Brussels
Sprout, and the earliest. Sprouts are of medium size, very
solid and close on the stem. Per oz. 30c.; pkt. 10c.

Dobbie's Selected— Has been carefully grown and selected
for years, and as an Exhibition variety, or for general crop, can-
not be surpassed. Per pkt. 10c.

Bonsecours Market Beet.

CELERY.

Pink Plume-In growth of plant somewhat
resembles the White Plume, but the ribs are
of a delicate pink colour, and are solid and
crisp. It requires but little earthing up, is
earlier than White Plume and keeps belter,
oz. 5Uc.; pkt. 5c. See price.

Dobbie's Invincible White— A strong grow-
ing sort, very crisp, solid and well flavored
and not liable to run to seed, A fine Exhibi-
tion variety, and i.s invariably the winning
sort when well grown. Per pkt. 15c.

Dobbie's Selected Red— In every way it re-
sembles the preceeding except in colour, and
is an exceptionally fine variety, loc. per pkt.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

COKN.

New Zigzag Evergreen Sugar— This is a
valuable introduction. It produces ears as
large as the Stowell's Evergreen, but much
sweeter, and what is very important, is ten
days earlier. Instead of the rows being
straight, the kernels run zigzag, hence its
name. 15c. per lb.

CUCUMBER.

Livingston's "Emeraid"— Is a rich dark
green, retaining its colour till ripe. Is of
vigorous growth and early, of large size, and
entirely free from "Warts and Spines," the
last quality adding greatly to its appearance.
Per oz. 25c.; per pkt. 10c.

LEEK.

Debbie's Champion— The form is perfect,
and the blanched part is always of the purest
white, very solid, and never ribbed. Has won
first prize at all International Shows of Europe.
Per pkt. 20c.

ONION.

Sutton's White Leviathan— AdistinctOnion
of the Italian type, immense in size, hence its
value for exhibiting; pearly white, flavour
delicate. Strongly recommended. Pkt. 25c.

Ailsa Craig— A remarkbaly large flattish-
shaped variety with pale straw coloured skin.
Splendid exhibition sort. Twelve bulbs have
weighed as much as 30 lbs. Pkt. 10c.

Dobbie's Golden Globe— The introducers
say that this is the finest Exhibition Onion
ever ofl"ered by them. Skin is a golden straw
colour, the bulb large and globular in shape,
and with very small neck. Many bulbs will
weigh 2^ lbs. Per pkt. 25c.

PEAS.

Sutton's A-l-A most valuable early wrinkled
Pea, growing from 3 to 4 feet, the haulm being
literally covered from top to bottom with fine
handsome pods, containing peas of the true
marrow fat fiavour. Per lb. 40c.

Sutton's Perfection Marrowfat— Of strong
branching habit, so it requires ample space
between rows. Peas are deep green and un-
surpassed for size and flavour. Second early.
3 feet. Per lb. 40c.

Sutton's Matchless Marrowfat— An Exhi-
bition Pea of superb quality, with slightly
curved pods with 10 to 12 peas in each. With-
tands drought and mildew in the hottest
weather. Second early, 3 to 4 feet. Per lb. 50c

Cooper's Prince Edward— Grows about 5
feet in height and withstands both drought
and mildew. Pods are from 5 to 7 inches long
mostly in pairs, and closely packed, with 11
to 13 dark green peas of most mellow flavour.
Per lb. 40c.

PARSNIP.

Dobbie's Selected-Its size, smoothness and
solidity has caused it to be recognized as the
best Exhibition variety. Pearly white in
colour. Per pkt. 16c.

RADISH.

New Triumph Radish, Mottled Forcing—

A striking new round variety with scarlet
stripes on white ground; very pretty on the
table. 25c. per pkt.

TOMATO.

Livingston's "Honour Bright"— This new

sort is one of the handsomest and most at-
tractive Tomatoes,and specially well adapted
for either home use or market, and on account
of its solidity and long keeping qualities, can
be shipped in barrels like apples, if picked in
the early stage of ripening, and will keep from
one to f jur weeks if stored in a cool place.
Its table qalities are excellent, the flesh, even
when fully ripe, being tender and melting.
The fruit is a rich bright red. Pkt. 10c.

TURNIP.

Dobbie's Selected Model White— Perfectly
globular in form, and smooth ; of remarkably
fine quality and extra early. Per pkt. 10c.

Dobbie's Selected Golden Ball— In form it
is identical with the Model White, while in
color it is of the deepest golden yellow. Per
pkt 10c. For competition nothing can beat
these two varieties of turnip.

New Early White Milan.
" " Purple Top Milan.

The Milan is an extra early variety. Bulbs
are flat, of medium size and very solid, while
the flesh is white and of fine flavor. 10c
per oz. , 5c per pkt.

While we exercise great care to have all Seeds pure, reliable, and true to name, our
Seeds are sold without any warranty, expressed or implied, and without any responsibility
on our part in respect to the crop If Seeds are not accepted on these terms, they must be
returned at once.

GENERAL LIST.

■I"l"l'°l'4°°t°*t°4'4°4«j"t''''i"'I°'I°°i''M°4'4^°°l°'j°4'

Artichoke.

Seed should be sown early in Spring, in drills. The next Spring transplant to permanent
beds in rows 3 feet apart and 2 feet between plants.

oz. 40c. pkt. 5c.

" 40c. " 5c.

Creen Globe

Early Purple Globe.

Asparagus.

One ounce of seed will sow about40 ft. of a row. A bed 12
X 40 feet requires 100 plants, and is sufficient for the use of
a small family. Soil should be as rich as it is possible to
make it.

) PALM ETTA— Grows to an immense size. The heads are
g:reen without any purple tinge and are of excellent
flavor, and tender, lb. 75c., \ lb. 25c.; oz. lOc. ;pkt. 5c.

Giant Purple Top— The variety generally grown, lb. 50c.;
\ lb. 20c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Conov»r'8 Colossal— Grows very large, often producing
stems 3 and 4 ipches in circumference; very tender,
lb. 60c.; i'-'Oc; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5.

COLUMBIAN MAMMOTH WHITE— A new and distinct
variety producing white shoots, rather larger than
Conover's Colossal; the plant is more robust and vigor-
ous than the other giant varieties, oz. luc. : pkt. 5.

Conovor'* Colossal Asparagus.

We can supply fi»e, strong, two year old plants of the
three former varieties at $1.25 per 100

BEANS==Engnsh.

When ordered by maii add 4 cts. per pound for postage

Sow in Drills two feet apart, and leave 5 or 6 inches between plants. One pound of Seed

will sow 100 feet of row

Per. lb.

Mazagan-Snaall batverv early

Early Long Pod-Productive, good for general crop...
Broad Windsor— Very large, remains long fit for use.

20 c

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Currie's Rust Proof Wax Deans.

Cdtis . .

<^: . . Dwarf or Bush

One pound will plant 100
ft. of row, one bushel
will plant a half acre
in drills.

When ordered by mail
add 4cts. per pound
Si^y^ for postage.

Wax Podded Varieties.

CURRIE'S RUST PROOF— Particularly
early. Is of upright and robust habit
thuskeeping the pods from lying on the
ground. Pods are long, flat, straight
and of a beautiful golden color, lb. 15c.

WARDWELL'S KIDNEY WAX — This
variety is one of the finest dwarf beans
in cultivation. It is early, hardy and
productive and is free from rust, as far
as our experience goes. lb. 15c.

YOSEMITE MAMMOTH WAX-The pods
frequently attain a length often inches,
are round and solid, bright yellow in
colour, absolutely stringless, and are
borne in great profusion, lb. 20c.

NEW GOLDEN EYE WAX-Is claimed to
be rust proof. It poss« sses all the good
points of the old Golden Wax, but is
larger in pod and more prolific, lb. 15c.

FLAGEOLET or SCARLET WAX— A very
valuable variety for either private use
or the market garden. A particularly
heavy cropper, lb. 10c.

DETROIT wax-Is ready to pick a few
days later than Wardwell's. Pods are
round, extremely tender and of a beau-
tiful yellow colour, lb. 10c.

GOLDEN WAX— A variety ot strong growth
and a week earlier than the old Black
Wax. lb. 10c.

BLACK WAX— Produces thick waxy yel-

, low pods, and is a good cropper, lb.
10c.

WHITE WAX-A well known old variety.

"^ Pods exceedingly tender.^ lb. 15c.

Early China— Green Pod.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

151

Beans

DWARF

. . .or

BUSH . .

GREEN
PODDED
VARIETIES.'I

When ordered!>by
mail a«kl 4cts. per
lb. for postage.

i: j.-li Liiiiii lieiin.

Early Red Valentine Bean.

BURPEE'S BUSH LIMA.-The best of 'all the
Bush Lima varieties Beans are as large^as
the Pole Lima, and two weeks earlier, lb. -'5c.

EARLY RED .VALENTINE. —Very desirable for
marketing or family use. Early, productive,
and of fine flavour, lb. 10c.

DWARF HORTICUTU RAL.-A dwarf variety of
the Horticultural Pole Bean. lb. l.")C.

IMPROVED YELLOW EYE or BOSTON FAVOR-
ITE.—This fine sort is most valued as a shelled
bean. lb. 10c.
We also offer the following well-known varieties

at the uniform price of 10c. per lb.

Early China Yellow Six Weeks

Early Marrowfat Dun Color

Early Mohawk Refugee ,

White Kidney

BEANS==Pole or Running.

When ordered by mail add Acts, per pound for Postage.

ASPARAGUS— The heaviest cropping pole bean in cultivation, green pods. lb. Sue; pkt.lOc-
BLACK BUTTER or INDIAN CH I EF-Waxy yellow pods ; very tender and fine flavor, lb. 25c.
Cranberry or Horticulturai-A well known productive variety, green pods. lb. 15c.
Ducch Case Knife-Productive and early, long, fiat, green pods. lb. 26c.

LIMA, Large White-This delicious bean, either in its green or dry state, is very popular,
and should be grown in every garden, lb. 25c.

SCARLET RUNNERS f Mainly cultivated for their flowers, but the pods are also used

White *' i as a culinary vegetable, lb. 25c.

Painted Lady ^

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Gardener's Favourite Beet.

Eclipse Eeet.

5ect

One ounce will sow about 50 feet of
drill, 5 pounds will sow an acre. . . .

HALF LONG and LONG VAEIETIES.

BONSECOURS MARKET-One of the best
half long varieties in cultivation, neat
shape, uniformly smooth and good color
and flavor. Is a very heavy cropper and
a great favorite with market gardeners,
lb. $1.00; i lb. 35c.; oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c

DOBBIE'S NEW PURPLE- For description
see " Novelties and Specialties." pkt. 15c.

GARDENER'S FAVOURITE-Medium sized,
finely shaped roots. One of the finest
table beets, oz. 20c.; pkt 5c.

Waite's Dwarf Black— Is of excellent color
and flavor, and a decided acquisition in
the private garden, lb. $1 ; ^ lb. 35c., oz.
15c.; pkt. 5c.

COVENT GARDEN - Fine color, not too
large, and altogether a fine sort for pri-
vate gardens, lb. $1.25; ^ lb. 40c. ; oz. 15c.;
pkt. 5c.

Long Blood— The heaviest cropper, fine qual-
ity, lb. 50c ; i lb. 25c. ; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

CASTELNAUDARY BLOOD RED - Long
dark colored root of extra fine quality
and color, lb. 75c. ; i lb. 25c. ; oz. 10c ;
pkt. 5c.

Whyto's Deep Blood-Half long. lb. fl. ; 1 lb.
35. ; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Dell's Superb Black— Its rich, dark, wine-
colored leaves are greatly admired as a
foliage plant. Dark colored root. oz. 20c.;
pkt. 5c.

EOUND or TUENIP VAEIETIES.

ECLIPSE— A splendid round variety, dark
red, and fine quality, lb. 50c. ; \ lb. 20c. ;
oz. 10c ; pkt. 5c.

EGYPTIAN TURN IP-Very smooth and early;
good quality, dark red color, lb. 50c. ;
\ lb. 20c. ; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Early Crimson Turnip— Early and tender, lb.
50c.; i lb. 20c; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Flat Bassano— Very tender, suitable for shal-
low soils, lb. 50c.; \ lb. 20c; oz. lOc. ; pkt. 5c.

For Stock Feeding Varieties, see Mangel,
Agricultural Department.

Borecole or Kale

DOBBIE'S VICTORIA— For description see
"Novelties and Specialties." pkt. 15c.

Tall Green Curled Scotch

Dwarf Green Curled Scotch
Tall Moss Curled

Per oz. Per pkt.
15cts. Sets.
15 5

15 5

i le.

Sow early in Spring, culture same as Cabbage.

WM. EWING & 00. 'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Brussels Sprouts

Fr. Chou a Jet de Bruxelles.

The cultivation of
this delicious vege-
, table is similar to
r that of cabbage. To
preserve through
winter, store in a
cool cellar with
roots in earth.
London Market —
A sure cropper, oz.
■20c. ; pkt. .'ic.
Edinburgh Prize-
Grows large, and
the stem is com-
pletely studded
with sprouts, oz.
25c.; pkt. 10c.

DwarfParis Market

—A fine reliable
dwarf variety with
p e r f e c t sprouts,
oz. 2r)C. ; pkt. 10c.
See "'Novelties and
Specialties" for
new varieties.

Cardoon.

Sow in May, in rows, and thin out to one foot
apart; bind together and earth uplike Celery.
Large Snnooth Solid oz. 25c. ; pkt. 5c.

Chard or Sea Kale Beet.

SwissIChard— The leaves of this sort are used
as a spinage. oz. lOc. ; pkt. 5c.

Chervil.

Make successive sowings, beginning in
May. Cultivate same as Parsley.
Curled —lb. |1.25 ; \ lb. 4tc ; oz. 15c. ; pkt. 5c.

Chicory.

Edinbareh Prize.

BraSEcls Sprouts.

Is a perennial plant ; requires similar treat-
ment to carrot. The root is used to mix
with Coffee, and the leaves as a salad-
lb. 75c. ; oz. inc.; pkt. 5c.

CAULIFLOWER ....

One ounce of Seed will produce about 1500 plants.

We draw particular at-
tention to the extra qua-
lity of our Cauliflower
Seed, and more especially
to the selected Dwarf
Earlij Erfurt oSered. This
variety is the su ■ est head-
er of all, and equally suit-
able for early or late crop
or for forcing.

Extra Dwarf Early Erfurt

—Small leaves and pure
white solid heads,' ex-
tremely early and valu-
able for forcing and for
the open ground as well.
Similar to Snowball var-
iety, oz. |3.(j0 ; pkt. 25c.

EWINC'S SELECTED
DWARF EARLY ER-
FURT—Very early; pure
white flower, and larger
than the preceding sort.
Forces well and is also
the favourite for outdoor
culture, oz. |2.50 ; i oz.
$1.50 ; pkt. 26c.

Early London— Well known early sort. oz. 90c. ; pkt. 10c.

EXTR* EARLY PARIS-A fine sort either for forcing or open air culture, oz. 90c. ; pkt. 10c.
Half Early Paris-A good variety for general crop ; large flower, oz. 90c.; i oz. 5i)c.; pkt. 10c.
LENORMA^D-Large late variety, short stem and solid head. oz. $1.00; pkt. 10c.
ABYSSINIAM-Late, produces large white heads. oz.iJl.OO; pkt. 10c.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Select Cabbage Seeds.

Henderson's Early bummer.

Early Winningstadt.

One ounce of Seed will produce about [1,500
plants.

EARLY VARIETIES.

EXTRA EARLY EXPRESS-The earliest va-
riety yet introduced ; is of conical shape,
resembling the Etampes in form, but is from
eight to ten days earlier. Has few outside
leaves, and can thus be planted very close,
and we recommend it strongly to market
gardeners, lb. |1.50; Hb.50c; oz. 20c; pkt. 5c.

Early Etampes— Is of the Ox-heait type,
forming a hard head. Very early. Botl)
the Etampes and the preceding variety we
recommend with perfect confidence either
to market gardeners or private growers,
lb. 11.50; lib. 40c: oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

EARLY standard-Is of the Ox-heart type,
but larger, and ten days earlier. Forms a
saleable head quickly, and is a most valu-
able sort for market gardeners, lb. .?1.50 ;
1 lb. 50c. ; oz. 15c. ; pkt 5"

LargeOx-heart— A fine flavoured early sort,
heads large and firm. lb. |1.60; V lb. 50c.;
oz. 20c. ; pkt. 5c.

EarlyfYork | Both good sorts, the first being
Large " l very early, oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

SECOND EARLY VARIETIES.

HENDERSON'S EARLY SU»^MER - Pro-
duces large and very solid heads, and comes
in just after the Standard and Etampes.
Soil must be rich. lb. $1.50; I \b. 40c; oz.
15c. ; pkt. 5c.

HENDERSON'S SUCCESSION-Later than

the preceding, but produces larger heads.
lb. SI. 50; lib. 40c.; oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

Jersey Wakefield— Early, large and solid.
American saved eeed. oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c.

Early Winningstadt— The head is so hard and
solid that it is not aflfected with the cabbage
worm to tbe same extent as other varieties.
Our stock of Winningstadt is the best French
grown, lb. |1.50 ; } lb. 40c. ; oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

VANDERCAW —A second early variety, anda
great favorite with Long Island gardeners —
a sure header, and produces a head larger
and of better color and quality than Hen-
derson's Summer, lb. $1.50; lib. 40c.; oz.
15c. ; pkt. 5c.

WM. EWING & GO'S SEED CATALOGUE.

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Autumn King Cabbage.

Fottler's Iinpriivi' i Lruii--wiLk.

Late Varieties.

Autumn King— One
of the finest late
varieties, .and it is
quite distinct in its
characteristics.

Produces solid
heads of a fine
dark green colour,
and is one of the
best keepers, lb.
$l.r>0; \ lb. 40c.; oz.
15c. ; pkt. 5c.

Fottler's Improved

Brunswick— Large
solid head. If
planted early will
be ready for use in
August. We strong-
ly recommend it
to market gar-
deners, both for
Fall sales and for
keeping through
the Winter. lb.
$150; 1 lb. 40c.; oz.
15c. ; pkt. 5c.

Large Brunswick Short Stem-Used

as a second early and late variety,
and produces a very large and solid
head. A fine sort. lb. $1.50; Jib.
40c.; oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

ST. DENIS— A fine late French varie-
ty, a splendid keeper owing to its
solidity of head. lb. §1.50; J lb. 40c;
oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

Quintal or cwt.— Very lai-ge, pkt. 5c.

Late Drumhead-A medium sized
late variety, oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

Plate Dutch Late-Large, flat, solid,
oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

Marblehead Mammoth -Fine^ late
sort; grows very large and firm
and keeps well. American saved
seed. oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

EED VARIETIES.

Drumhead Savoy-

LARGE RED DR UM HE A D-For pickling; very large and

solid, oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c.
Red Dutch-oz, 20c.; pkt. 5c.

SAVOY VARIETIES.

Green Curled— Medium size, very tender, oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

Drumhead— Very large and hardy, good for general cul-
ture, oz. l.")C.; pkt. 5c.

Early Dwarf Ulm— An early, tender and delicately flav-
ored variety, oz. 15c. ; pkt. 5c.

Large Aubervilliers — A select stock of Drumhead of an
extra large size, and flnely curled, oz. 15c.; pkt. 6c.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

CARROT.

Chantenay Carrot.

One ounce of seed will sow one hundred feet of
drill, and four lbs. will sow an acre.

ALL CLEAN EUBBED SEED.

Early Horn— A small early sort. 75c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Extra Early Horn— Smaller than preceding and espe-
cially suitable for forcing, lb. H; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.

HALF LOWC CHANTENAY-Half long scarlet. An
improved variety of Nantes, with larger shoulder
and more productive. Extra fine sort. lb. 75c.; ^
lb. 25c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Half Long Pointed Rooted— Does not require so deep
soil as the long varieties, lb. 75c.; ^ lb. 25c.;
oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.

Half Long Stump Rooted— Heavy cropper ; also does
not require so deep soil as long varieties, lb. 75c.;
^ lb, 25c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Half Long Nantes— Heavy cropper; a select stock of
preceding variety, lb. 75c. ; ^ lb. 25c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

James' Scarlet Intermediate— A half long pointed
variety, lb. 75c.; I lb. 25c.: oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Half Long St. Valery— A very large intermediate sort ;
pointed rooted, lb. 75c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Half Long Improved Danvers— Tapering root of me-
dium length; very smooth. This is the heaviest
cropping variety, of red carrot, in cultivation,
lb. 75c.; J lb. 25c. ; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

HALF LONG CUERANDE or Ox-heart-Intermediate
in length between the Half-long Stump Rooted and
Early Horn. The root is very thick at the shoulder,
tapering slightly to the point, is very early ; of
fine quality and a heavy cropper, lb. 75c.; 4 lb.
25c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

LONG RED STUMP ROOTED-This sort has but little
heart or pith, which is a great acquisition in a
table carrot. Is the best flavored variety in culti-
vation, lb. 80c. ; i- lb. 25. ; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Long Orange— A very long sort of good color and
flavour, lb. 50c. ; i lb. 15c. ; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Long s»ed Altringham— Large and of fine quality;
keeps well. lb. 80c. ; \ lb. 25c. ; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

If you are a Market Gardener, write for
our SPECIAL MARKET Gardeners' Price
List. Add 4cts. per pound to above Prices if
ordered by mail.

Long Red Slump Carrot.

For FIELD VARIETIESSee AgriculturarDepartment.

We direct special attention to our Half Long
Danvers Carrot for Cattle feeding. It is the heaviest
yielding Red carrot in our list, and will be found more
profitable than any of the stump varieties for field
culture.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Wkite Plume Cekry.

CEIsERy.

One ounce will produce about 2,500 plants.

DOBBIE'S SELECTED RED - Per pkt. 15c,
" INVINCIBLE WHITE- " 15c.

For description see "Novelties and Specialties."

TRIUMPH— A fine new late white variety.~For
crispness and fine nutty flavour it has no
superior and it keeps remarkably well, i^ oz.
30c.; pkt. 10c.

PINK PLUME — A strong, healthy, compact
grower. For description see "Novelties and
Specialties." oz. 25. ; pkt. ">.

PARIS GOLDEN YELLCW-Is of medium height
fine flavour and perfectly solid, and needs
but little earthing up. The outer ribs are
of a yellowish white, while the heart, which
is large and solid, is of a rich golden yellow,
and it thus has a most striking appearance
on the table. Is an excellent keeper. \ lb.
$1.50; oz. 50c.; pkt. 10c.

HENDERSON'S WHITE PLUME— Is very early,
needs but little earthing up and is of fine
flavour, lb. $2.50: i lb. 75c; oz. 25c ; pkt. 5.

DWARF LARGE RIBBED-A remarkably solid
sort requiring little earthing up. We recom-
mend it for keeping over winter, lb. $1.50;
i lb. 50c.: oz •20c.; pkt. 5o.

GIANT WHITE PASCHAL-Grows one third
higher than Paris Goldeu Yellow. Colour
white with golden heart. Keeps all winter
when stored in a cool cellar, lb. f 1 50; i lb.
50c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c.

Sandringham Superb White Solid.— This var-
iety does not grow very tall, and is of fine
flavour, lb. $1.50; i lb. 50c., oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c.

New Rose— A new variety of deep rose colour
and very solid and crisp, oz. 30c.; pkt. ; 5c.

Large White Solid— Very large, good either for
early use or storing, lb. $1.50; \ lb. 50c.; oz.
20c.; pkt. .")C.

BOSTON MARKET DWARF-Branching habit,
and has a fine nutty flavour. Keeps well,
lb. $1..")0; 1 lb. 50,; oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c.

Celeriac or Turnip Rooted— oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c.

CELERY SEED— For flavouring soups, pickles,
etc. Per lb. 40c.; oz. 5c.

We call the attention of our Market Garden
Customers to our complete stock of Planet
Junior Cultivators, Horse Cultivators, Horse
Harrows, Celery Hillers. Seed Drills, etc. No
Market Gardener should be without these
tools.

WM. EWING & CO. '8 SEED CATALOGUE.

Ford a Earl> Sugnr Corn.

Sugfar Corn . . .

One lb. will plant about 100 hills and
one peck will plant an acre, in hills. .

When ordered by Mail, 4 cents per lb-
must be added, to the following prices
for postage.

EARLY VARIETIES.

FORD'S EARLY SUGAR— Is as early as white
Corey, while the ear is nearly equal in size
to the Crosby, lb. 10c.

EARLY COREY — An extra early variety with
a red cob and very popular with market
gardeners, doz. ears 50c. ; lb, 10c.

EARLY WHITE COREY-Same as preceding,
excepting the grain is white and has a better
appearance when cooked, lb. 10c.

NEW CHAMPION— This new variety grows the
largest ears of any of the Early sorts. It is
ready for use from ten days to two weeks
earlier than Crosby, lb. 15c.

Minnesota Early Sugar— A

early variety, lb. 10c.

well-known small

MEDIUM EARLY.

KENDEL'S EARLY GIANT — This is a grand new variety. It is nearly as early as Crosby
and produces ears 8 to 10 inches long, averaging 12 rows to the ear. Kernels pure white,
sweet and tender, lb. 15c.

CROSBY EARLY SUGAR-The Standard early variety, doz. ears 50c.; lb. 10c.

H O N E Y JS W E E T — In growth and appearance it is unlike any other variety, the husks and
stalks being dark red during growth, while the kernels are creamy white. Small cob and
deep grain, productive and of delicious flavor, lb. 10c.

COUNTRY GENTLEMAN — A delicious sweet variety, and very desirable for private use.
The ears are of pearly whiteness, and although narrow, the kernels are exceedingly long,
lb. 10c.

NONESUCH — This is a splendid 12-row sugar corn, with ears about as large as Evergreen
Sugar. ^"When in the green state the kernels are as white as snow and of delicious sweet-
neas. lb. 10c.

OLD COLONY— A sweet variety. Stalks six to eight feet high, with large handsome ears.
A selection of the Evergreen type, but about ten days earlier. A very desirable sort for
canners and market gardenert. lb. 10c.

SHOE PEG— A deliciously sweet and distinct variety with kernels resembling shoe pegs in
shape, lb. 16c.

HICKOX IMPROVED SUGAR — An excellent second early sort, very sweet and a fine crop-
per, lb. 10c.

Mexican Early Sugar— A black seeded sort, and perhaps the sweetest of all sugar corns,
lb. 10c.

Moore's Early Concord— A good medium sort. doz. ears 50c.; lb. 10c.

BE SURE TO GIVE KENDEL'S EARLY AND COUNTRY GENTLEMAN A TRIAL.

WM. EWINQ & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

^yj rvlN —Continued.

LATE VARIETIES

NEW ZIGZAG EVERGREEN SUGAR-For dee-
scriptionsee " Novelties and Specialties." Per
lb. 15c.

EVERGREEN SUGAR-The standard late varie-
ty and one of the finest, doz. ears, 60c.; lb. 10c.

Mammoth Sugar-Ears large and numerous
and very sweet, lb. 10c.

Tuscarora— Very large white ears, considered
by many a fine table corn. doi. ears 50c. ; lb. loc.

Canada Yellow \ ^joz. ears 30c.; lb. 10c.

White I
Pop Corn-White Rice. Best popping sort. lb. 10c.

Corn Salad.

Sow in September in shallow drills, and pro-
tect with straw during winter. The leaves are
much esteemed as an early spring salad, oz. 20c ;
pkt. 6c.

CRESS.

Caiiaila ielluw 1-iintvoni.

CUCUMBER

Sow in drills, and repeat sowings frequently,
as it runs to seed quickly if not used. The Water
Cress should either be sown on or transplanted
to the banks of a running stream, or placed in
the bed of it, with a stone on each plant to pre-
vent shifting.

P. lb. I lb. oz. pkt.

CtS. ctS. CtS. CtB.

Plain P() -20 10 5

Curled 50 20 10 6

Water J1.25 40 10

New Upland M 10

...Fb. Concombre...

SELECT NORTHERN GROWN SEED.

One ounce will plant about fifty hills.

Thoroughbred white Spine.

Livingstone's "Emerald"— For

description, see "Novelties
and Specialties." oz. 25c.;
pkt. 10c.

THOROUGHBRED WH'TE

SPINE-Pure stock. Medium
size and very earlj'. The
best forcing variety, lb. 75c.;
1 lb. 'Joe; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

ARLINGTON WHITE SPINE-

A remarkably fine strain.
The first fruit on the vine is
unusually even in form and
size, and continues so through
the season; retains its color
longer than any other, lb.
75c.; \ lb. •2')C.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

PFERLESS WHITE SPINE-

This sort grows extra long,
and smooth, and is very early
and prolific. It diff'ers from
the other strains of White
Spine in remaining long of a
deep green color, lb. 75c.;
\ lb. 25c.; oz. lOc; pkt. 5c.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Japanese Climbing Cucumber.

NEW GIANT PERA-A Turkish variety
of excellent flavor, crisp and tender
at all stages of growth. Fruit fre-
quently 12 to 18 inches in length and
of great circumference. Is exceed-
ingly smooth and straight. ^ lb. 25c ;
oz. 10. ; pkt. 5c.
IMPROVED LONG GREEN-A superior
strain of fine dark green color, uni-
form size, crisp and tender, lb. 75c. ;
4 lb. 25c ; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.
Long Green Prickly— Fine dark green
cojor, approaching to yellow on ma-
turity, tender and well flavored, lb.
75c.; j lb. 25c.; oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.
GIANT WHITE PERFECTION-A dis-
tinct and valuable variety of pure
waxy white in all stages of its growth.
Very prolific, grows to a great size.
Valuable for either forcing or outside
cultivation, oz. 20c.; pkt. 10c.
PARIS PICKLIWC-The young cucum-
bers, when at the proper age for pick-
ling, are slim and slender, from 3 to 5
inches in length. ^ lb. 75c ; oz. 25c;
pkt. 5c.
COOL AND OR I SP-A particularly ex-
cellent variety for pickling. At the
,_, pickling stage' the cucumbers are long.

:^%^ ^ even and slim, and of very dark color.

Also good for slicing, lb. 30c. ; oz. lOc;
pkt. 5c.
NEW JAPANESE CLi WIBING-Vines and foliage are
much stronger and larger than other kinds, and as
it is a climber it can be grown on fences and trellises,
and thus save much space. It is a most prolific
bearer and the fruit is about ten inches long and of
fine flavor, oz. 20c. ; pkt. 5c.

Green Proliflc-(Or Boston Pickling). A fine pickling
variety, fine form and flavor and very productive,
lb. 75c. ; i lb. 25c. ; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 6c.

Early Frame— Medium size ; good flavor. lb. 75. ;
\ lb. 25c. ; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Early Cluster-Small, early and productive, lb. 75c. ;
^ lb. 25c. ; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Early Russian— Early and hardy, small, lb. 75c. ; i lb.
25c. ; oz. 10c. j pkt. 5c.

West India Gherkin or Burr— Also known as Jerusa-
lem Pickle. A very small prickly variety, quite dis-
tinct from all others, oz. 20c. ; pkt. 5c.

ENGLISH FKAME CUCUMBERS.

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Sion House

Marquis of Lrrne ...
Telegraph (Rollison's)
Telephone

Each
25c. per pkt.

Endive...

.Fb. Chicoree.

New Gliant Pera Cucumber.

ETia

Sow in June, in drills one foot apart, and thin out te
about the same distance. When six or eight inchso
high, tie up to blanch, and draw up the earth around
the plants. Be careful that the leaves are dry when
tied up, but give plenty of water during dry weather.

ilb.

Curled 75c.

White 75

Moss— 75

oz.

pkt.

20c.

5c.

WM. EWINQ & GO'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Egg Plant-FB

AUBEBGINE.

Sow in a hot bed and plant out about the
end of May into deep, rich soil, with a warm
exposure; plants two feet apart.

pkt.

5c.
10
10

1(»

10
10

Iinpruvcd New York Purple Egg Plant.

OZ.

Long Purple 25c.

Early White Long 50

" " Round 50

Striped 50

Improved New York Purple. Very large 50
Black Fruited Pekin 75

Kohl Rabi-FR chou rave

A hybrid between the turnip and cabbage ;
culture same as turnip. Immediately above
the ground the stem swells into a bulb similar
to a turnip. Should be used before it is quite
ripe.

LEEK.

One ounce of seed will eow one hundred
feet of drill.

\f'n :J

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Purple Giant
White

Musselburgh L '

Debbie's Champion— For description see
"Novelties and Specialties. " pkt. 2oc.

Flag— The variety mostly grown, lb. fl.50;
i lb. 40C.; OZ. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

MUSSELBURCH-Amuch esteemed variety,
very hardy, and grows to a large size
when well cultivated, lb. |2 ; \ lb. 6oc. ;
OZ. -JOc; pkt. 5c.

MONSTROUS CARENTAN— Alarge and ex-
cellent variety, oz. 2oc.; pkt. 5c.

Mustard

A pungent salad generally used with cress.

WHITE— Best variety for salads, lb. 30c.; oz.
10c. ; pkt. 5c.

NEW CHINESE-The leaves of this variety
grow twice as large as the common sort,
are of a darker green color, and the flavor
is much milder and pleasanter. lb. |L ;
\ lb. 30c.; oz. loc; pkt. 5c.

White- 2nd quality, for flavoring pickles and

relishes, lb. 200.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

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LETTUCE..._^

Fr. Laitue.

MO*»TRE»L MARKET-

This is a sure htader,
large size, solid and does
equally well for forcing
or out door culture. We
strongly recommend this
grand sort. oz. 15c.;
pkt. 5c.

GRAND RAPIDS-Oneof
the best loose headed
varieties, good quality,
crisp and tender, oz. 36c.;
pkt. 5c.

NONPAREIL— One of the
best sorts; leaves yellow-
ish-green, heads large
and solid, and very ten-
der, oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

EXCELSIOR-A fine large
crisp variety which does
not run to seed quickly.
One of the best. oz. 15c.
pkt. 5c.

ST. lOUIS— An excellent sort producing
good sized solid heads, very crisp and
tender. We strongly recommend it for
forcing, oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

DENVER MARKET-Suitable either for
forcing or growing in the open ground. It
forms largo solid heads of a light green
colour, and has crimpled leaves resembl-
ing the Savoy Cabbage, oz. 15c.; pkt. 6c.

WHEELER'STOMTHUMB-Small variety,
good for early forcing, oz, 15c.; pkt. 5c.

DEFIANCE— Large, and admirably adapted
for open air culture, as it does not run
to seed readily, oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

Early Curled Simpsftn— A black seeded,
popular old variety, oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

BOSTON CURLED- Leaves beautifully
curled, small solid head. Good forcing
variety, oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

CALIFORNIA CREAM BUTTER-Forms
large, solid, round heads, light green
outside, and creamy yellow within. Is
medium early, oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

We can also supply the fol-
lowing standard varieties,
which are too well known to
need description, at the uniform
prices of 15c. per oz.; 6c. per
pkt.:—

Tennis Ball, Victoria, Deacon,
Hanson, Salamander, Bos-
ton Market Curled Silesian,
Bossin Giant and Golden
Sunset.

Nonpareil Lettuce.

COS OR STRAiaHT LEAVED VARIETIES.

Green Paris Cos-oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c. White Paris Cos-oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOUUE.

HELON

MUSK VARIETIES,

One ounce will plant about seventy hills.

MONTREAL IMPROVED NUTMEC-Light
green flesh, large size and splendid flavor.
The best variety of Musk Melon in culti-
vation. Our stock is true, and wasgrown
here under glass from selected fruit. It
is to be noted that the leading Hotels in
New York, Philadelphia and other cities
in the United States, buy MontrealJMelons
in large quantities daring the season, oz.
50c. ; pkt. 10c.

Montreal Market— American grown seed. oz.
10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Green Nuimeg— Green fleshed, finely netted,
oval sii.iped. oz. lOc ; pkt. 5c.

Surprise— Salmon color, " extremely thin
cream color rind. oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Skillman's Netted— Early and of tine flavor,
oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

M A NCO, or Vegetable Peach-A novel variety
of vegetable. For sweet pickles or pre-
serves cannot be surpassed, pkt. 5c.

Hackensack— Ripens early and is very pro-
ductive; flesh green and of excellent
flavour, oz. luc; pkt. oc.

BANQUET— A deliciously flavored salmon
colored variety. Grows to a good size,
and has a distinct and beautiful appear-
ance, oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Christi&na— Red flesh; very early, oz. 10c. ;
pkt. 5c.

Cassaba- Oblong shape ; green flesh, oz.
10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Jenny Lind— A small, round sort, green flesh:
early and tender, oz. loc; pkt. 5c.

Bay View— Green flesh and oblong shape ;
large and prolific, oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Large Yellow Musk— Largeanddeeply ribbed;
oval shaped, oz. Inc; pkt. .")C.

Perfected Delmonico— Almost round in shape
Skin when ripe is bright yellow and finely
netted. Flesh deep rich orange, and of
high quality, oz. l.")c.; pkt. 5c.

Jersey Belle— Large and early. Somewhat
resembles the Montreal Nutmeg in ap-
pearance. Flesh green and of good flavor
oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

Montreul Imi ro <<l Natinej .Melon

Water flelon

-Fr.Melon d'Eau.

Phiniieys hiirly Water Melon.

IMPROVED MOUNTAIN SPROUT-Long,

with dark green skin. oz. luc; pkt. 5c.
PEERLESS— Si)lid and sweet scailet flesh

variety, oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.
Ice Cream -White flesh; round, oz. 10c;pkt. 5c.
Black Spanish— Round in form; red flesh, oz.

10c ; pkt. 5c.
Long Island— Red flesh, oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.
PHINNEY'S EARLY-One of the earliest

sorts. Flesh scarlet, very thin rind. oz. lOc;

pkt. 5c.
FLORIDA FAVORITE-Oblong shape, rind

dark with light green stripes. Flesh pink,

very crisp and luscious, oz. lOc; pkt. 5c.
Mountain Sweet— Fine quality; oval, scarlet

flesh, oz. lOc; pkt. 5c.
Cuban Queen— Oval shaped sort, skin regu-
larly striped with light and daj-k green.

oz. Kic; pkt. 5c.
Citron —Round small fruit; used for making

preserves, oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

Banquet Melon.

WM. SWING & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

riushroom

Mushroom cultivation is not so difficult and un-
certain as it is generally supposed to be. One of
the principal points is the planting of good fresh
spawn. Mushrooms can be grown successfully under
the greenhouse bench, in a cellar, or in beds in the
open air prepared in the same manner as in hot beds.
FINEST ENGLISH MILLTRACK MUSHROOM

SPAWN— Per brick, 20c.; dozen bricks, $2.

When ordered by mail add
for postage.

5cts. per brick

FRENCH MUSHROOM SPAWN-Loose, in boxes
containing 2 lbs. each, with full cultural direc-
tions. Per box |1.

Okra

The seed pods of this vegetable are^used in soups
and stews.
LONG GREEN-oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c.

Onion Sets

When ordered by mail add 5c. per lb. for postage.

White Bottom Sets per lb. 20c.

Yellow Bottom Sets " 16c.

Top or Button Onions. " 20c.

Potato Onions " 10c.

Shallots " 10c.

y Special prices for large quantities on application.

Onion Seed

On« ounce will sow 100 feet of drill; or
five pounds to the acre is required.

We take the greatest care in the
selection of our stocks of onion
seed. There are immense quanti-
ties of carelessly grown and old
seed on the market, and though
oflered extremely low would be
very dear if got for nothing. Our
Red Wethersfield and Yellow
Danvers havebeengrownforus by
the same grower in Wethersfield,
Conn., tor over 20 years, and they
are good and thoroughly reliable.
DOBBIE'S AILSA CRa|G-A
splendid new Mammoth Scotch
variety and a great prizewinner
at. British Exhibitions, pkt. 10c.
Sutton's White Leviathan — For
description see " Novelties and
Specialties." pkt. 2oc.
Dobbie's Golden Globe— For de-
scription see " Novelties and
Specialties." pkt. 25c.
GIANT PRIZE TAKER-This im-
mense Spanish variety is prob-
ably the largest onion grown,
of a rich straw colour, while the flesh is white and mild. lb. |1.75; |lb. 50;

T he outside skin is
oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c.
^ILVEI

early,

To cuuVvate thJ aboVe* varleTies 8ucce8sfun"y."the"8eed should be started early in a box in_the
house, or better still, in a hot bed, and the plants planted out in May.
then mature and attaiH a great size.

?R KING-Single onions of this variety have weighed as much as three lbs. It matures
rly is a white skinned variety, in shape somewhat fiat, and of an exceedingly mild and
licate flavour, lb. $2.50; :! lb. 75 c; oz. 25.; pkt. 5c. ^ ^^ i • >u -4.1,.

The onions will

WM. EWINti & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

ONION

-Continued.

Large Red WcthersfieM Ouion.

EXTRASELECTEDLARCERED WETHERS

FIELD— Larp:e, flat, handsome bulbs -is the
standard variety in this market — a heavy
cropper and a splendid keeper. Wethers-
field grown seed. lb. §1.50; j lb. 40c.; oz.
15c.; pkt. 5c.

EXTRA EARLY RED WETHERSFIELD-

SimilartoRed Wethersfield, but smaller
and earlier, lb. $1.50; i lb. Idc; oz. 15c. ;
pkt. 5c.

EXTRA SELECTED YELLOW GLOBE DAN

VERS— Early and of a mild flavour and a
good cropper, lb. §1.40; { lb. 40c.; oz. l.')C.;
pkt. 5c.

RED GLOBE— Mild flavour and handsome

shape, lb. $2.50; \ lb. 75c.; oz. 25c.; pkt. 5c.

White Globe-Same as preceding except in
colour, lb. :r2..")0; { lb. 75c.; oz. 25c.; pkt. 5c.

White Portugal— Flat shaped, early, mild
flavour, lb. |2.50; \ lb. 75c. ;oz. 25c.; pkt. 5c.

Giant Rocca— A globe shaped sort; yellow-
colour; grow 3 very large, and is of mild
flavour, lb. §2.0u; \ lb. 60c.; oz. 2(ic. pkt.
5c.

The Queen-A small, silver-skinned variety;
remarkably early. Makes a fine pickling
Onion, lb' $2.50; J lb. T.jc; oz 25.; pkt. 5c.

EARLY WHITE BARLETTA— A whi^e pick-
ling varietv, is three weeks earlier than
"The Queen," and is on that account a
favorite, lb. |2.50; \ lb. 75c.; oz., 2.")C.; pkt.
5c.

PARSNIP..

One ounce will sow about one hundred
and fifty feet of drill. Five pounds will

sow one acre

DOBBIE'S SELECTtD-For description see

'• Novelties and Specialties." ikt. 15c.
IMPROVED HOLLOW CROWN -Heavy
cropper, long smooth root, best for general
crop. lb. r.Oc; 1 lb 20c.; oz. 10; pkt. 5c.
The Student— Long and very smooth, lb.

50c.; 1 lb. -'Oc; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5V.
Large Guernsey-Good variety, long root
lb. oUc; I lb. 20c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

PARSLEY. . .

(Jne ounce will sow one hundred and

forty feet of drill

Hew Pepetual Curled— New perennial sort;

which is hardly enough to stand the

severest winter, oz, 15c.; pkt. 5.
Triple Curled— lb. 80c. ;i lb. 25c. ;oz. 10c. ; pkt.

5c.
Covent Garden— Beautifully curled long

stemmed sort, fine for garnishing, lb. 80c..

1 lb. 'Inc.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.
Moss Curled-The best curled of all. lb. 80c.;

\ lb. 2')c.; oz. Idc. ; pkt. 5c.
Plain or Smooth Leaved-lb. 80c.; 1 lb. 25c.;

oz. 10c. : pkt. 5c.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE

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Cardinal Pepper.

Pepper.

CELESTIAL-The fruits stand upright, and
when full grown area delicate yellow color,
changing od maturity to an intense scarlet,
80 the plant is laden with fruit of two dif-
ferent colors, which is most striking, oz-
50c.; pkt. 5c.

C A R D I N A L— This variety is a vigorous grow-
er with fine dark green foliage. Fruits are
from 6 to 8 inches in length, and bright
scarlet in color, oz. 40c.; pkt. 5c.

Cayenne— Red pods, extremely pungent, oz.
30c.; pkt. 5c.

BLACK NUBIAN-The peppers of this new
variety are never green, but always coal
black in color, are good for pickling at any
stage of growth, and have a very sharp
flavor, pkt. 10c.

PROCOPP'SCIANT-The fruit grows to a
large size, often measuring from 8 to 9
inches in length. Bright scarlet in color and
very fleshy, the flesh being fully half an
inch in thickness, and not nearly so pungent
as other varieties, oz. 50c.; pkt. 5c.

Sweet Spanish— Large, but sweet and mild
flavored, oz. 30c.; pkt. 5c.

Large Red— Large bright red. oz. 25c.; pkt. 5c.

Large Bell— Early bright red. oz. .30c.; pkt. 6c.

Cherry — Small, smooth and round, oz. 30c.;
pkt. 5c.

GOLDEN DAWN— Large bright yellow fruit.
A heavy cropper, oz. 30c.; pkt. 5c.

MIXTURE-Of above sorts, oz. 30c.; pkt. 5c.

Pumpkin

If by mail, in quantities of h lb. and upwards
postage must be added at therate of 4c. per lb.

JAPANESE PIE-The flesh is very thick and
solid. Finely grained, dry and sweet, hav-
ing much the same taste and shape as sweet
potatoes. Ripens early, keeps well and
produces largely. I lb. 30c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

CALHOUN— The outside color of this very
superior variety is a creamy brown, while
the inside flesh i.s a deep salmon yellow,
wonderfully thick and finely grained, and
the seed cavity is small. ^ lb. 50c.; oz.
15c.; pkt. 5c.

IVIAMMO'*"H— Grows to a prodigious size,
Often attaining the weight of 250 lbs-
Although large, the flesh is solid and desir-
able for cooking, lb. fl.50; J lb. 50c. ; oz. 20c.;
pkt. 10c.

Cheese / Good cooking "I lb. 75c.; Hb. 25c.
Cushaw \ varieties, j oz. lOc; pkt. 5c;

YELLOW or CONNECTICUT FIELD-

i\h. lOc.

-lb 25c..

Potatoes

We keep in stock all the leading sorts.
Prices on application.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

PEAS.-Select Grown Stocks.

One pound or pint will plant about 50 feet of drill. Two bushels will plant an acre in drills

Please remember 'hat the folio wine prices do not include postage.
If ordered by mail, add 4 cents per lb. for postage.

EXTRA EARLY VARIETIES.

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EXTRA EARLY STAR-Round white
variety, height about 2^, ft et. One
of the earliest and best tirst crop
peas. It bears well, ripens evenly
and seldom r» quires more than two
pickings to clear off the crop. Bush.

$3.00; peck $1.00; lb. 10c.

C .EVELAND'S FIRST AKD BEST-
A hue early son, rijjening wiih the
preceding variety. Bus. $3.00: peck
|1.0U;ib. 10c.

ALASKA— This variety is
the earliest smooth blue
pea in cultivation. A
valuable sort for early
marketing;height 2 feet.
Bush. $4.00; peck fl.25;
lb. 10c.

AMERICAN WONDER-

An early wrinkled sort,
there is no better dwarf
variety in cultivation; 1
foot. lb. V>c.

NOTT'S EXCELSIOR— A

superior new variety.
Very early and prolific,
lb. 15c. I'foot.

HOR'=FORD S MARKET
GARDEN— This wrink-
led pea is the result of
a cross between the
Alpha and the American
Wonder. It requires no
stakes, is extremely
prolific, and bears its
pods in pairs; height,
two feet. Bush. $3.50;
peck $1.0(1; lb. 10c,

Carter's First Crop, Dan-
i"l O'Rourke, and Early

Kent— Very early and
prolific; 3 f-^et. lb. 10c.

Kentish Invicta— An early
variety. 2
feet. lb. lilc.
L a X t o n's
Alpha —A
B p 1 end i d
wri n kl ed
sort, and
very early;
21 feet. lb.
150.

Heroino Pe.n. Page 32.

_ For Sutton's celebrated varieties see " Novelties andSpecialties" in vegetable seeds
front of Catalogue.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

P ^^^— Continued.

Stiiitiigem TcA.

Extra BarlyBtar Pea.

SECOND EAELY VARIETIES.

DUKE OF ALBANY— Splendid newwrinkled variety.
Peas large and sweet. We strongly recommend it.
lb. 15c.

MCLEAN'S PROLIFIC-An early wrinkled, produc-
tive variety; H feet. lb. 15c

McLean's Blue Peter— Splendid dwarf sort, of robust

habit ; 1 foot. lb. 15c.

McLean's Advancer— Green wrinkled variety, very

prolific . 3 feet. lb. 15c.
McLean's Little Cem— A green wrinkled sort, of

delicious flavor ; 1 foot. lb. 15c.

MAIN CROP YAEIETIES.

STRATAGEM- Abovit the best of the recent introduc-
tions ; heavy cropper and fine flavor. Peas large
and pods long ; 2 feet. lb. 15c.

PRIDE OF THE M ARKET-Similar to preceding, but
peas are a deeper green color. This and the preced-
ing sort we strongly recommend, both for flavor and
crop. lb. 15c.

TELEPHONE— A wrinkled marrow pea of the very
best quality and very productive; stalks average
15 to 20 pods each ; 4 feet. lb. 15c.

LAXTON'S CHa RMER-This fine new variety has
large and handsome dark green pods, growing
mostly in pairs. Peas are greenish whitts wrinkled,
of the finest flavor and color when cooked; 3 feet,
lb. 20c.

YORKSHIRE HERO-Large and fine quality ; very
prolific ; 3 feet. lb. 15c.

HEROINE— Is a medium early, green wrinkled pea»
growing 2 or 2i feet, and bears a profusion of larger
long, slightly curved pods containing from nine to
10 peas of finest quality, lb. 15c.

PRINCE OF WALES— A semi-dwarf pea, a splendid
cropper and of superior quality, lb. 20c.

CHAMPION OF ENGLAND— Green wrinkled, of fine
flavor, and is about the best sort for general crop ;
4 feet. lb. 10c.

Tall Sugar — The young pods are very tender, and
are cooked whole ; 6 feet. lb. 20c.

Dwarf Sugar— The young pods are very tender, and
are cooked whole ; 2 feet. lb. 25c.

Laxton's Proliric- A fine variety,
pods ; 4 feet. lb. 15c.

Bliss' Abundance— Green wrinkled.
15c.

Bliss' Everbearing— A co tinuous bearing varietj',
which makes it specially valuable. 3 feet. Peas large
and of fine quality, lb. 15c.

TALL LATE VAEIETIES.

VEITCH'S PERFECTION— A choice wrinkled sort,

superior flavor ; 3 feet ; lb. 20c.
Blue Imperial-Hardy and productive; 4 feet. lb. 10c.

Black Eve Marrowfat, 1 Ver^prolifir; pc^s ripen all at the same
... , .^ Jm .£ V r time so su'ee.-siTe sowings should

White Marrowfat J be made ; 4 feet. lb. IPc.

FIELD PEAS— of various sorts. See Seed Grain.

Market Gardeners and Canners, requiring large
quantities, should send for our MARKET GARDEN-
ERS' SPECIAL PRICE LIST.

with very long
Very sweet, lb.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Tj'pei of our Scarlet 'Pariiip. While Turnip
and Scarlet White Tipped Radishes.

Radish

One ounce will sow one hundred feet of drill.

HON PLUS ULTRA-Scarlet Turnip. This is
the earliest of all radishes, being tit for use
in from 3 to 4 weeks from sowing. We
8trongl7 recommend it either for forcing or
open air culture, lb. T.jc; ', lb. 25c.; oz. lOc;
pkt. .">c

Extra Early White Turnip— An early forcing
variety of great merit, maturing about the
same time as preceding, lb. 75c.; \ lb. 25c.;
oz. Inc.; pkt. 5c.

Extra Early White Olive— A fine new forcing
sort, and the earliest olive shaped var-
iety, lb. T5c.; \ lb. 250.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

EARLY SCARLET WHITE TIPPED- This is
a superior round forcing variety; tender,
and has a fine appearance on the table, lb.
75c.; \ lb. -ioc; oz. 10c. ; pkt. .")C.

EARLY SCARLET TU RNI P-Round, tender,
juicy and finely flavored, lb. 60c.; \ lb. 25c.;
oz. 10c; pkt. 5c.

EARLY WHITE TURNIP-Roundand tender,
lb. 60c.; \ lb. 20c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

NEW GOLDEN TURNIP-This improved va-
riety of yellow summer radish is a great
acquisition, and looks remarkably pretty
on the table among the scarlet and white
sorts, lb. $1; \ lb. 3uc.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Early Frame— An early half long scarlet va-
riety, lb. 60c.; ] lb. 25c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Scarlet Olive Shaped— Deep scarlet, grows
quickly, lb. 7.">c.; \ lb. 25c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Long Scarlet— Long smooth root. lb. 00c. ; J
lb. 25c.; oz. iMc; pkt. 5c.

French Breakfast— Very early and tender;
oval shaped, lb. 75c.; \ lb.25c.;"oz. 10c. ; pkc.Sc.

NEW CHARTIER— A new long scarlet variety.
Very early, long hmooth root, and of mild
llavour. lb. 75c.; i lb. 25c.; oz. 10c. pkt. 5c.

Black Spanish— Winter variety, should be
sown late. lb. 75c.; 1 lb. 25c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Rose Winter China— Keeps well stored in
sand in the cellar for winter use. lb. ?1; J
lb. 30c.; oz. luc. pkt. 5c.

Vii-dflny .SpiiKiBC

Rhubarb . .

Sow seed in May, and in the succeeding
spring transplant into deeply trenched and
manured soil, leaving three feet between
plants. In fall the beds should receive a heavy
dressint' of manure.

St. Martin 1 nr i-i. r

Victoria } P^r o^- ^Sc; pkt. 5c.

WILD RICE— '^■'-ax')^ Aqiiatica.

Salsify

See Miscellaneous Seeds.

or
OYSTER PLANT.

The Oyster Plant should be grown on light

sandy loam. Cultivation the saa.e as Parsnip.

MAMMOTH SANDWICH ISLAND- This

new type produces roots nearly double the

size of the old variety and equally as well

flavoured. lb..'<1.50; \ lb. 50c.; oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c.

LONG WHITE FRENCH-lb. $1.25; | lb. 40c.;

oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

Sea Kale. . .

Sow in May in richly manured soil and when
the plants are sufficiently strong transplant
into rows three feet apart, with two feet be-
tween plantR. In the fall cover with about
two feet of leaves, allowing them to remain
until the succeeding June, l>y which time the
plants will be thoroughly blancluMi.

Per oz 25c.; pkt. 5c.

Scorzonera

Cultivate and use in the same manner as
Parsnip, oz. 20c.; pkt. 5c.

Splnage . .

One ounce will sow one hundred feet of

drill. 10 or 12 lbs. for an acre in drills.

VIROFLAY-One of the best varieties, pro-
ducing thick crumpled leaves, and stands a
long time without running to seed. lb. 40c.;
f lb. 2MC.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Round— Good for general crop. lb. 40c.; ', lb.
20c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Lettuce Leaved-Deep green succulent leaves,
lb. 40c.; \ lb. 200.; oz. iOc; pkt. 5c.

LONG STAND NG-A valuable sort for Spring
sowing ; does not run to seed quickly, lb.
40c ; i lb. tJOc; oz. lOc; pkt. 5c.

Savoy Leaved Leaves large and thick, and
wrinkled like the Savoy. It is an immense
cropper and very hardy, lb. 40c.; \ lb. 20c.;
oz. lOc; pkt. 5c.

Prickly— Hardy, for autumn Bowing, lb. 40c.;
\ lb. 20c.; oz. lOc; pkt. .'.r.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

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Hubbard Squash.

Squash

LIVINGSTON'S NEW PIE-Flesh is very thick,
sweet and finely grained ; unexcelled for mak-
ing pies or stewing, oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

Ford hook— Yellow outside and straw-yellow
within. The flesh is dry and of delicious flavor,
lb ripens early and is one of the best keepers,
lb. 75c.; \ lb. 25c.; oz. lOc; pkt. 5c.

FAXON— The flesh of this new sort is a deep
orange yellow, with very small seed cavity.
The shell almost disappears when cooked. The
flavour is excellent, sweet and dry. Is a splen-
did keeper, oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

EARLY PROLIFIC M A RROW-There is no bet-
ter keeping variety and it is early and produc-
tive, lb. |1.00; ^ lb. 30c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Mammoth— Very large. Selected seed.
40c.; oz. 15c.; pkt 5c.

i lb.

Mammoth Hubbard— This is a select strain
of this popular variety, the squashes
growing to a great size. ^ lb. 50c.; oz.
20c.; pkt. 5c.

HUBBARD— A large, green, late sort, very
dry flesh; good keeper, lb. 75c.; J lb. 25c.;
oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5e.

Marblehead— A winter variety, resembling
the Hubbard, but lighter coloured flesh,
dry and sweet, lb. 75c.; I lb. 25c.; oz. 10c. j
pkt. 5c.

Turban— A superior late variety; of fair
size. lb. 75c.; ^ lb. 25c.; oz. JOc; pkt. 5c.

Boston Marrow— A late variety. A good
keeper and of floe flavour, lb. 75c.; i lb.
25c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Acorn— A late sort, of fine flavour, oz. lOc;
pkt 5c.

White Bush. 1 Both are productive and early.
Yellow " / 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

02.

, ^ Both are bush varieties, the
Summer Crookneck. i ^he Summer being the

Winter

best early squash.
10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Long White Bush Marrow.

Vegetable Marrow— A favorite English variety;
fruit long white, with white fltsh, tender and
rich in quality; plant 8 feet apart, lb. $1.25;
I lb. 40c.; oz. 15c.; pkt. 5c.

LONG WHITE BUSH MARROW-This variety is
a great improvement on the old trailing Vege-
table Marrow. The fruit is large and hand-
some and the plant is of perfect bush form, so
can be planted from 3 to 4 feet apart, oz. 15c.;
pkt. 5c.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

TOriATO.

Livinsetoi.'d " Boyal Red" Tomato.

Atlaatic Prize Tomato.

One ounce will produce'aboub
thirteen hundred plant8.^c__J^

ATLANTlc^oTEarliest of AM-

I^This line variety produces
medium sized, smooth, solid
and finely colored fruit. Is
one of the earliest sorts and
is the best variety for early
marketing. Per oz. 'Mc ; pkt.
5c.

CANADA.VICTO^^-Veryearly

and a prolific bearer, oz. 30c ;
pkt. 6c.

ACME— A fine early smooth
sort, and one that we can
recommend for early crop.
Per oz. 30c ; pkt. 5c.

VOLUNTEER-The fruit grows
to a large size, is perfect in
form and bright red in color.
Per oz. 30c ; pkt. 5c.

General Crant— A heavy crop-
per and is early, oz. 30c ;
pkt. 5c.

Mikado— Very large and solid,
purplish red fruit, oz. 30c ;
pkt. 5c.

DWARF CH-VMPION-Its comparative freedom
from rot, its erect habit and fine form and
color of fruit, has made it a great favorite
especially in small gardens, oz. .sOc ; pkt. 5c.

ROYAL RED— Canners pronounce this a perfect
tomato in every way for their business. The
fruit is deep red without any purple tinge, and
is large, but at the same time very solid, oz.
30c : pkt. 5c.

BRINTON'S BEST-A grand variety, large fruit,
fine color and solid oz. 40c ; pkt. 5c.

ICNOTUM— This variety is very early and pro-
lific, oz. .SOc ; pkt. 5c.

Livingston's BEA UTY— A fine large solid variety
and an immense yielder. It is a fine sort for
private gardens, oz. 25c ; pkt. 5c.

Livingston's FAVORITE— A dark red variety ;
very large, perfectly smooth, and hardly ever
rots or cracks. It is early and solid, and is a
popular sort. oz. 250 ; pkt. 5c.

Livingston's PERFECTION-This sort has every
valuable quality ; good size, extremely early,
blood red color, perfectly smooth, oz. -250 ;
pkt. 5c.

PONDERPS* -The largest tomato in cultivation,
oz. 4()c ; pkt. 5c.

TROPHY— Grows to an immense size ; issolidand
of fine fiavor, and keeps long in good condi-
tion, oz, 30c ; pkt. 5c.

Large Yellow- Useful for preserves, oz. 36c ;
pkt. 5c.

Yellow Plum— For preserves.-oz. 4()c ; pkt. 5c.

Strawberry or Crcund Cherry — Is strawberry
flavored and is used for preserving, oz. 40c ;
pkt. .')C.

PEACH TOMATO- The fruit is produced in
clusters, is solid and red colored inside, while
the skin is pinkish with a green tinge. Used
for preserving, oz. 40c ; pkt. 5c.

Livingston's "HONOUR BR ICHT- See " Novel-
ties and Specialties." pkt, luc.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

White and Purple Top Milan Turnip,

NewEarly WhiteMilan— Same as the Purple
Top Milan, excepting in color and is a
most desirable sort- lb. 75e.; :ilb. 25c.;
oz, 10c. : pkt. 5c.

EXTRA ESiRLY PURPLE TOP MILAN-

The earliest turnip in cultivation. Bulbs
flat and of medium size, very solid white
flesh and of fine quality, lb. 75c.; i lb. 25c;
oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Robertson's Golden Ball— The best yellow
for general crop. lb. 50c.; {lb. 20c.; oz.
10c. ; pkt. fc.

Altringham Yellow— Small siz'
early or late sowing, lb. 50c.
oz. 10c.; pkt. 5c.

/f,.

Garden Varieties.

Ona evince will sow one hun-
dred feet of drill, pkt. 10c.

Dobbie's Mode!

Oobbie's Selected Golden Ball.

For description of these two
varieties see " Novelties and
Specialties." 10c per pkt.

New Scarlet Cashmere— The

skin is a beautiful deep scarlet
color, while the flesh is pure
white, and of pleasant flavor.
Very early, of attractive ap-
pearance, and suitable for ex-
hibition, oz. lUc; pkt. 5c.

Early White Stone— Matures quickly, lb. 50c.;
1 lb, 20c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

White Dutch— Early, flat shape, lb. 50c.
20c.: oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

good for

\ lb. -200 ;

Tobaoeo.

White Strap Leaved— Fine sort and of quick
growth, lb. 50c.; lib. 20c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt.
5c.

Red Top Strap Leaved— lb 50c. ; ', lb. 20c.;
oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

White Egg-Fine early son. lb. 60c.; ', lb. 20c;
oz. lOc; pkt. 5c.

Purple Top Early Munich— An early sort. lb.

60c.; i lb. 20c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.

LAINC'S SWEDE-Purple Top. The best
garden variety ofSwedish turnip; medium
size and excellent quality, lb. 30c. ; lib.
10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Sweet German Swede— A medium sized
sort of extraordinary fine flavor and
solidity of flesh, lb. 6uc. ; ^ib. 25c. ; oz.
10c. ; pkt. 5c.

Tobacco . .

Canelie— A fine flavored Canadian variety,
oz. 7oc.; pkt. 10c.

Small Red Canadian— oz. 60c.; pkt. 5c.
•

oz. pkt.

Havana 30c 5c

Small Havana 60c 5c

Connecticut ...- 20c 5c

Maryland 60c 5c

Kentucky 60c 5c

Blue Pryor 50c 5c

Virginian 50c 5c

White Burly 30c 5c

Yellow Oroiioco 50c 5c

WM EWING & GO'S SEED CATALOGUE.

HERBS.

Sweet, Pot and Medicinal.

niscellaneous Seeds-

e?r-^ jj!-:^ c^-^i

'\i&\{i

Herbs a "e for the most part Perennial,
but still it is best to treat them as annuals.
Sow in spring in rows and thin out, the dis-
tance bet ween plants being regulated by the
height of variety, or they can be sown
either in tho hotbed or open ground and
transplanted. Should be harvested in dry
weather and dried in the shade. Herb seeds
are mostly vei-y fine, so that care is necessarj'
when sowing.
Anise— For seasoning; resembles Fennel

pkt. .'>c.
Angelica— For seasoning, oz, '20c.; pkt. 5.
Balm— Principally used for making balm tea.

oz. 40c.; pkt. 5c.
Catnip— A favorite medicinal herb. oz. 75c.;

pkt. 5.
Coriander — Used for garnishing and the seeds

for confectionery, oz. 10.; pkt. .■)C.
Dill— The leaves are used for tlavoringsoups,

sauces and pickles. . oz. 20c.; pkt. ac.
Fennel— Fine for garnishing, oz. "20. ; pkt. -i.
Fcenugreek— Used for Medicinal purposes.

oz l.'i. ; pkt. 5c.
Henbane — Used as an opiate, pkt .">.
Hyssop— Used for medicinal purposes, pkt. 5c
Horehound— For medicinal purposes, oz.

20c.; pkt., oc.
Lavender — A popular aromatic herb. oz. 20c;

pkt.; ')C.
Pot Marjoram— For seasoning, oz. .")0. ; pkt. 5p.
Pot Marigold— For seasoning, oz. :i()c.;pkt. 5c.
Rosemary— An aromatic herb. oz. 75c.; pkt.

SWEET MARJORAM-For seasoning. oz.

20c.; pkt. 5^.
SUMMER SAVORY-Used for seasoning i

lb. 50c.; oz. 15c.; pkt, 5c.
Savory Winter— For seasoning. oz. 2.")C.,

pkt. 5o. ,

SACE-The leaves and tops of shoots are

used for dressing and in sauces. ', lb.

60c.; oz. 20c; pkt. 5c.
Saffron— pkt. 5c.
Sorrel Broad Leaved— Used for salads, oz

loc; pkt, 5c.
Scariole-Uned in Salads, pkt. 5c.
THYME SOMMER-For seasoning, etc. oz.

4nc.; pkt. 5c.
Thyme Winter-For seasoning, oz. 40c; pkt. 5c.

WILD RICE i^i-ania /J<7Kn//(-(i)— Grown in marsh-
es and swamps. Wild ducks and other
water fowl feed on it. lb. 30c. If by mail
3.")C. In lots of 10 lbs., -Jdc. per lb.

Flax Seed— For sowing, -feeding and medici-
nal purposes, lb. 5c.

POPCORN-Best white rice 10c. per lb.; :*.
lbs. for 25c.; ino lbs. $4.

CELERY SEED-For flavoring, lb. 40c.; oz.
10c.

Pumpkin Seed— For medicinal purposes, lb.
2oc.

SUNFLOWER SEED-ll) 15c.

Bird Seeds.

Canary— Recleaned. 3 lbs. 25c.; lb. 10c.

fc'emp-S lbs. 25c.; lb. 10c.

Millet, Canadian, German, and Japanese — i

lbs. 25c.; lb. 8c.
Rapo-3 lbs. 25c.; lb. lOc.
Maw-lb, 30c.
LETTUCE SFED-For birds oz. 5c.

Prices for larger quantities on applica-
tion.

MIXED BIRD SEED -Our Standard Mixture
fresh recleaned Seeds, '.i lbs. 25c.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

. . AGRICULTURAL SEEDS . .

Our sales of Agricultural Root Seeds, such as Mangel, Turnip and Carrot, have for some years been steadily en the
increase, and tbis is one of the most hopeful siersinthe Agrirulture of the Dominion, moie cspeci lly of the Province of
Quebec, -where we think a great percent -ge of that increase h s occurred. While strongly advocntin" the erowine of Corn
and the Silo system, we know that manv sections are better adapted for growing roots tbau Corn, and even where ' orn can hn
succes.- fully grown, we a. vise the sowing ■ f roots as well. Both are best. The sowing of the be-^t Q" iLiTV of seeds is of the
utmost iraportance, but the Farmer has to do his part also, and success with root crops need not be expected unless theUnd hp-
thor9ughly and deeply cultivated, and from twenty to thirty loads of stable manure (or its equi valent in 'artificial manures^
applied per acre. i"^i»» luauuieo,'

. CARROT .

FIELD VARIETIES.

Carrot Seed, if sown when the soil is cold,
germinates elowly, so that it is best to allow
the warm weather to have fairly set in before
sowing. After sowing, be careful to roll the
drill, or in some way "firm" the soil round the
seed. Four pounds of seed will sow an acre.

CLEAI^F EUBBED SEED.

IVERSONS CHAMPION WHITE _ This
spit ndid half-long carrot cannot be surpass-
ed for weight of crop, solidity and smooth-
ness of root. We know of numerous in-
stances of it producing twenty to twenty-
five tons per acre. lb. 60c.

LARGE WHITE SHORT VOSCES-A fine sort

which we highly recommend, especially for
heavy soils, as, though it is very large, it is
easily pulled, lb. 35c.

IMPROVED INTERMEDIATE WHITE-Most

productive and popular variety, lb. 35c.
WHITE BELGIAN— Is the best of the long

growing varieties, lb. 30c.
Yellow Belgian-Solid, but not large, lb. 40c-
Green Top Orthe— Medium in size between

Vosges and White Belgian, lb. 40c.
HALF LONG DANVERS IMPROVED -
Heaviest cropping red variety, lb. 75c.;
i lb. 25c.; oz. 10c. ; pkt. 5c.
Long Orange- lb. 40c. ;ilb. 15c. ;oz. 10c. ;pkt. 5c.
New Yellow Intermediate—
>Wilffcl\ // -A-n excellent field variety,

yieldingheavy crops; roots
are a rich yellow color
and very nutritious, lb.
40c.; lib. 15c.; oz. 10c.

Sugar Beet

When or-^ered to be sent
by mail, add 4c. per lb on
Carrot and Beet for post-
age.

CIreen

GREE<4 TOP WHITE
SUGAR BEET -A large
variety extensively grown
for feeding stock, lb. 20c.

RED TOP SUGAR BEET-
Somewhat smaller than
preceding, but richer qual-
ity, lb. 50c.

In lots of 5 lbs. or over,
Top White deduct 5c. per lb. from prices

Sugar Beet

of Beets.

WM. EWINU & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

MANGEL . .

The increased demand for Agricultural Root Seeds pen-
erally in the last few years has been grehter in Alancels than
in any of the other sorts. T his has doubtless arisen from the
phenomenul iner ase in Dsiry Famnirg. Nothing will main-
tain the general health of Dairy t'tock and improve the nuality
and increase the yield of Milk more than a daily feed of
Mangel along with proper proportions of Ilay, Ensilage.
Ground Grain, etc., etc.

We call the attention of farmers to our selected stocks of
Golden Tankard, Ciant Yellow Intermediate
and Mammoth Long Ced Strains as being particu-
larly fine. Fire ponnt's will jow an acre.

Prices do not Include Postage. When
ordered by mail add 4c. per lb. for postage.

I When 5 lbs or more of any variety isl
ordered, we makea reduction of 5c per lb. |

CIANT YELLOW INTERMEDIATE- This
new variety is the finest mangel yet intro-
duced. It is a heavy cropper, koots are
solid, beautifully coored, rich in feeding
qualities and it is a splendid keeper, lb. 20c.-
i lb. 10c. ^

LONG RED MAMMOTH-The most popular
variety tor general crop, is a heavy yield-
er and keeps well. lb. -JOc; ', lb. 10c,

Long Red— lb. l.lc.

Long Yellow— lb. 20c.

Long White-lb. 20c.

GOLDEN TANKARD-A fine medium sized
variety of splendid quality, very solid, lb.
20c.

BERKSHIRE PRIZE YELLOW GLOBE-One

of the best globe varieties, lb. I'Oc; \ lb. 10c,

WARD'S LARGE OVAL SHAPED-A fine va-
riety of splendid quality, very solid, lb. 20c.

Red Globe-lb. 20c.

Yellow Globe— lb. 20c.

Note reduction in price when ordered in
5 lb. lots.

Golden Tankard Mangel.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

TURNIP

If ordered by mail, please remember to add 4c. per lb. for
postage to the following prices. . . .

Four pounds of seed are usually sown per acre.

YELLOW AND WHITE VAEIETIES

These do not keep so well as the Swedes,
but can be sown later, and are heavy
yielders.

Per lb. Per ^ lb.
Green Top Yellow Aberdeen 25c. 10c.
Purpio " " " 25c. 10c.

Green Too Globe 20c. 10c.

Purple Top Mammoth 20c. 10c.

White Globe 20c. 10c.

Grey Stone 20c. 10c.

White Flat Norfolk 25c. 10c.

Red Top Strap Leaf 50c. 20c,

SWEDISH VAEIETIES.

MAMMOTH CLYDE PURPLE TOP-We

have secured a large stock of this Select
Mammoth variety, which we can highly
recommend. It produces roots of wonder-
ful smoothness and size, and the flesh is
remarkably solid and of fine quality. Per
lb. 25c. i lb. 10c.

DRUMMOND'S SELECTED PURPLE

TOP — Our stock of this variety we have
imported from the original introducer.
We recommend it as being one of the best
field varieties, owing to its size, superior
quality and fine texture of flesh, lb. 25c.;
i lb. IOC.
ELEPHANT-This fine Tankard-shaped
Swede is probably the largest variety in
cultivation, and under favorable circum-
stances produces a hoavier crop than
most other sorts, lb. 20c ; j lb. 10c.

CARTER'S IMPERIAL PURPLE TOP-

An excellent and productive variety, lb.
20c.; i- lb. 10c.
SUTTON'S CHAMPION PURPLE TOP-Recommended

for general crop oa account of its size and handsome

shape, and jiood keeping qualities, lb. 20c.; I lb. 10c. ,^
Bangholm Purple Top— A fine even cropper, lb. 20c.
Shamrock Purple Top-A large and handsome oval

shaped variety and a fine keeper, lb. 20c.; ^ lb. 10c.
Skirving's Purple Top— A strong growing variety, large

root and good keeper, lb. 20c.; ^ lb. 10c.
Green Top Swede— Handsome shape and good for table

use. lb. 25c.; } lb. 10c.
LAING'S IMPROVED PURPLE TOP-A distinct variety

of medium size and small top. Best table Swede, and

in dry seasons produces as heavy crops as many of the

larger sorts, lb. .30c. ] lb. ]0c.
Sweet German— Medium size, fine flavour and solid

flesh; a splendid garden sort. lb. (50c.; } lb. 25c.

When 5 lbs. or more of any one variety, Turnip or
Swede, is ordered we deduct 5 cts. per lb. from above
prices.

Champion Swede

KANSAS STOCK MELON.

This novelty is exrensively grown in Colorado and
Kansas for feeding stock. The melons grow to a large
size, and keep as well as turnips or mangels for winter
feeding. Said to be an excellent feed for hogs and cows,
and succeeds in a hot dry season, pkt. 10c.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

General List of Grasses.

The sowing of thoroughly pure, well cleaned
seed is a matter of sucu great importance in
agriculture, that it is surprising more atten-
tion is not Kiven to it by all who are striving
to raise the standard of agriculture in our
country. No system of farming can be really
successful unless full crops are grown, nnd
these cannot be obtained unless good seed be
sown, and the land well manured and cultivat-
ed. In order lO send out clean seed, the Seed
Merchant must have machinery capable of
efifecting this, and for years we have given
this matter our closest attention. We use the
latest invented and most perfect cleaning
machinery, so that we are able to serve those
who. favor us with their orcers, properly.
Judging from the amount of weeds seen in
much of our Hay, Pasture and Grain Crops —
in some districts more than in others — it is
very evident that proper care has not always
been exercised in selecting the best and
cleanest seed. There are sections where it is
almost impossible to persuade buyers to buy
the best qualii J' — cheap seed, and that onlj%
is wanted — forgetting that the difference in
cost between seeding with really clean seed,
and inferior stuff, only amounts to a few cents
per acre ! Poor seed is dear at any price, and
it is the worst sort of extravagance to sow it.
For our part we will not knowingly sell a
Farmer an> thing but the best quality we can
procure, believing ihis is as much in our own
interest as in that of the Farmer.

Farmers to whom it is inconvenient to deal
direct w th us should ask their storekeepers
for Ewine's recleaned C^ass and other
Seedd, and be sure that they get them.

Timothy— 'r^A^eum prateme.)

UHhulled Timothy Seed, such as is produced
in the Province of Quebec, we handle lartrelj',
as well as the very best grades pro urable in
Ontario and the United States. With our im-
proved machinery for cleaning and grading,
we are in a position to offer samples of the
very finest quality.

PRICES ON APPLICATION.

Kentucky Blue Crass— <^(7a/)'-n(fiifi«) I5c. lb.

A fine pasture gras*?, which grows better on
dry gravelly soil than almost any other vari-
ety. Yields a lartre quanti y of herbaL-e very
early in the season; its extreme earline?s
and' the clo=e sod it forms make it very
valuable.

Canada Blue Crass— (J'oacomprena.) Price vari-
able. 10c. per lb.

One of the best varieties for lawns ; also
makes an excellent pasture ; most suitable for
high dry soils.

'Hiri::-

Timothy.

Red Top— (A!i<,ntti'< rnlaniU.^ 10c peril). Fancy.
20c per lb.

A native Grass suitable for permanent pas-
ture ; forms a close sod and succeeds best on
moist soil, Should be kept eaten close, so as
to prevent its running to seed, the seedstalks
being unpalatable to stock.

CrestedDogstail— ('V»i'<xu'u»c»iV((<M».) GOc. per lb.
Only useful for pasture, and thrives well on
almost any sort of soil. The flower stalks are
not eaten by cattle, but all animals are fond
of the root leaves.

Sheep Fescue— (/'V*'"fn otinn.) 200. per lb.

Best adapted for gravelly or sandy soils. It
grows in small tufts, and a small j)ortion of it
is a great advantage in permanent pasture,
especially where sheep art kept. Very use-
ful for d y uplands or rocky pastures such as
cannot be easily ploughed.

Hard Fescue— (/''';«f«f" rf"'«i'»cu/a.) 25c. per lb.

Is a fine pasture grass, and does well in most
kinds of soil, but e pecially on such as are
light and di-y. It is of dwarf habit, with fine
foliage, and' forms a close sod.

WM. EWING & GO'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Q RASSES-^o^T^NUED.

Orchard Grass.

'Orchard— (^'ZcO'^'.j giomerata.) 20c. per lb.
|;;r A valuable grass for hay and pasture, on
account of its large yield and of its ripening
at same time as clover. It is on the whole,
however, best to sow it alone for a hay crop,
and a special advantage it has is, that it is
ready for cutting a fortnight or three weeks
earlier than Timothy. Is not suitable for
thin soils, but grows well on any other, and
under the shade of trees. For hay it should
be cut on the green side. No other Grass
affcer being mown or eaten off, grows so
quiokly again.
bnglish p. rennial Rye Crass— 10c. per lb.

Is the staple variety used for hay in Britain,
as Timothy is in this country. A poriion may
be used in Mixtures, ou account of its early
and strong growth.

Italian Rye Crass— (■'^<'^""« itaiicum.) i3c. per lb.
'». Used greatly in Euroj e for soiling. It is
not uniformty hardy in our climate.
Meadow ^oxtaW— '^ a lopccuius praten sis.) ^{Sc per lb.
■- A strong growing; permanent grass, the
flower stalks resembling Timothy, and it is
remarkable for the great quantity of leafy
Jherbage it produces in proportion to the
quantity of stalk. Will succeed well on
almost any kind of soil.

Meadow FeSCUB—i^fstuca pratetisis.) 15c per lb.

Though of strong growth the herbage is
always tender and bucculent, and it makes a
fine quality of hay as well as pasture. Suc-
ceeds well on heavy loams or clay. A
particularly valuable grass which we strong-
ly recommend.

Tall F escue—^i^estuca Eiatior.-^ 20c. per lb.
. This is a tall, coarse growing grass, but, is
valuable for hay ou damp soils.
Wood Meadow— (/"oa tiemoraiis.^ 30c per lb.

Is suited to almost any variety of soil, is
very early and succeeds better under the
shade of trees than any other variety.
Tall Meadow Oat Crass— (-ijwi '"'cii'zo'-.) 25c. lb.

A strong growing grass, which grows well
on almost any sort of soil.

AWNLESS BROME CR I^SS-i Br omus Inermis.)

A valuable grass for light dry soils. It has
been largely used in Manitoba, has given
the best of satisfaction, and on light dry
soils, anywhere, it will succeed equally
well, and is adapted either for hay or pas-
ture. 20c per lb.
Prices for large quantities on application.

CLOVER.

WESTERN RED or EARLY RED-per lb. 15c.

LOwC LATE RED-The Mammoth Red Clover
is preferable to the preceding for hay, as
it grows much stronger and ripens later,
per lb. 15c.

LONC RED RAWDON-Similar to the Mam-
moth, but is claimed by many to be better
adapted to the climate of Quebec, being
grown about 50 miles to the north of Mon-
treal. Supply limited, per lb. 15c.

CR\U[SOH {ifi/oiiinn incarnatuni.) Fairly hardy
andgrows rapidly in the beginning of the
season. Per lb. 10c.

WHITE DUTCH {Trifoimvi r<'/^«j.)-Valuable in
all pasture mixtures, forming, in conjunc-
tion with pasture grasses, a fine close sod.
lb 20c.

ALSIKE (?''>/z«;«;n'*;-/(i«m.)— A hybrid of the
White Dutch and the common Red Clover.
Makes a fine nutritious fodder and succeeds
in low lands better than anj^ other variety-
We strongly recommend a mixture of Alsike
with either the Wesoern Red or Mammoth,
in the proportion of two to five lbs. in all
hay mixtures. Per lb. 15c.

YELLOW.- Trefoil or Hop Clover. Well
adapted as a mixture with other clovers
and grasses for pasture, especially for
Sheep. Per lb. 15c.

BOKH AR A(^i/t-/'Vo''«i a/4!<i)-Very sweet-scented;
most valuable for Bees. Per lb. 25c.

LUCERNE or Alfalfa (Medicago jaiiVa.)-YieldB
enormously, and is asweetand highly nutri-
tious fodder. . hould be sown in well drained
soil, with a naturally free and dry subsoil, at
the rate of 15 to 20 lbs. per acre. Per lb. 15c.

Prices for large quantities on application.

Add 4c. per lb. to above prices for postage, if ordered to be sent by mail.

WM. EWINQ & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

..EWINQ'5..

Standard Lawn Grass Mixture.

PRICE PER LB. 20 CTS.

pound for postage.

The larpe and ever increasing de-
mand for Our Standard Lawn
Crass Mixturf is tbe best guarantee
we can ofifor of its value V\ e do
not say that it is "the finest mixture
everoflfered to the public,'' but we
arejustified in saying that there is
none better. We use only those
varieties of Grasses that are
suitattle to our Canadian climate,
and only the very finest qualities of
these.

In making a new Lawn it is of the
utmost importance that the ground
should be free of weeds, and to at-
tain this end a thorough summer
fallowing is the surest method.
Before sowing, the ground should
be carefully raked, and then sown
evenly and lightly rakf d in. after
which it should be well rol ed or
tamped down with the back of a
spade, and new manure should
never be used, on account of the
numerous weeds which it would be
sure to produce.

About 50 lbs. Seed is required to sow an acre of I/awn.

When ordered to be sent by mail, please add 4 cents per

LAWN DRESSING.

ALBERT'S THOMAS PHOSPHATE POWDER is a perfect fertilizer for Lawns, either for a
new Lawn or for top dressing old ones, and the latter should always be done in the Fall if
possible. It will give the grass a dark green, luxuriant appearance, without the risk of sowing
the seeds of noxious weeds, often unavoidable when a dressing of barnyard manure is applied.
Per 100 lbs. |1.50 ; 25 lbs. oOc; 5 lbs. ir)C.

PASTURe GRAsses.

EWING'S STANDARD PASTURE MIXTURE.

Contains our own special mixture of grasses and clovers of the best and purest quality,
for Permanent Pasture. xPRICE LER Lb. 12 CTS.

No. 2 PASTURE MIXTURE.

This Mixture will give a crop of hay the first season, and will afterwards make a perma-
nent pasture. PRICE PER LB. 12 CTS.

In using the above mixtures, 25 to 30 lbs. is required to sow an acre, when sown with grain

NOTE— Where'mixed grasses to sow more than one acre is required, we give special
quotations on application.

WM. EWINQ & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

ENSIbAGE CORN

INDIAN CORN is better adapted, on the whole, for Ensilage,
than any other Forage plant on account of it producing, per acre, more
succulent food and at a less cost. Corn, of itself, however, is not a com-
plete food, and hence many of the more progressive farmers grow the
"Robertson Ensilage Mixture" introduced by Professor J.
W. Robertson, of the Central Experimental Farm, Ottawa, and we recom-
mend all who have not already done so to give it a trial.

This combination consists of Corn, Borse Beans and Sunflower, in the
following proportions: — 1 acre Corn, i an acre Horse Beans, } an acre
Sunflower, or, in other words, about 20 tons of Indian Corn to about 5 to
6 tons Horse Beans and 2 to 3 tons ot Sunflower heads. The Hor.se Beans
may be sown mixed in the drills with the Corn at the rate of i bush.
Beans and Vs bush. Corn per acre, but the Sunflower must be sown separ-
ately in rows 3 feet apart, leaving 2 to 4 plants per running foot, and of
course only the head« of the latter are used. We are of opinion, however
that better results will be obtained by sowing the Beans separately in 30
inch' drills, at the rate of It bushels per acre. When the Silo is being
filled. Corn, Beans and Sunflower Hends should be put through the
cutter in the proportioES mentioned above, and the Ensilage properly
mixed in the bilo This mixture makes 'fcrordinary feeding) aeomplete
and cheap food for Dairy or feeding Cattle, whereas with Corn Ensilage,
ground grain of some SL'it has to be added, to get the full value out of the
Corn.

It is evident that the variety has much to do with the profit resulting
from the siloing of Corn. We mean by that, that the weight of crop per
acre regulates the cost per ton of the Ensilage, so that the varieties that
will produce the most tons per acre, and at the same time, are sure tO

be ripe t nough tor the Silo before frost comes, are the

most profitable. Location and time of sowing has to be tpken into
account. If not sown till well on in June, it would be safest to sow an
early Flint Corn, in most sections of the Dominion; if sown middle of
May, a taller and later sort would be most profitable. For years we have
been comparing the growth of all the leading sorts as well as everything
new that we hear of. and we find there are a number of varieties of Dent
Corn that, even in the Province of Quebec, are certain to come to the
right stage of maturity for siloing, and that will produce from a quarter
to a third more crop than the Flint Varieties. We therefore suggest to
those who, in the past, have only grown Flint Corn, that they should try
some of the earlier sorts of the Dent varieties.

One very important point to be observed in sowing Corn is this, that

thedistanceapartin rowsor hillsshould be regulated
by the height the variety naturally grows; and if a feet

or 3i feet apart is the proper distance lor a tall growing tort like Red
Cob, a- half to one foot le-^^s would be equally right, for, say early Comp-
ton, Longfellow, or mo.t of the Sugar varieties.

Though there is certainly a diflTerence in weight per acre between the
tall growing Dent varieties and the early Flint sorts, even when the drills
of the latter are a foot narrower, the difference is not so much as it
appears to be.

We still continue to recommend Sugar Corn for Ensilage, and
every year our sales increase. There is lo doubt but that ii is more
nutritious than either Dent or Flint varieties can possibly be. It
certainly is much better than they are for feeding green, as cattle will not
eat up clean the butts of any but Sweet Corn.

For the guidance of our Customers, we give the heights Of the differ-
ent sorts • f Corn, as they are in ordintry field culture, and at the same
time remark that the stalks of the Dent varitties are much the heaviest
and the ears are largerso t hat the weight of crop per acre is not altogether
governed by the length of stalk.

W.M. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Cuban Qiant Corn.

Ensilage Corn.

DENT VARIETIES.

CUBAN CIANT-This variety, while 10 days
earlier than Ked Cob, and possessing the
same rank luxuriance, produces much
sweeter Forage. We otter either yelloiv or
white in this variety. !S">c. bush.

Early Mastodon— Is the largest eared Dent
Corn in cultivation, and a variety much in
demand in the United States. We recom-
mend it for trial in Canada. Bush 8.5c.

NEW WHITE CAP YELLOW-It is early,
grows heavy leafy stalks, while the ears are
as large as the average Dent variety, more
numerous, and much fuller at the points. In
a dry year, or on poor soil, no Corn will
yield better. 10 ft. Bush. 8.">c.

CLOUD'S EARLY YELLOW - Is a strong
growing early Dent variety and is highly
thought of either for producing ripe ears or
for the Silo. Per bush. 8 jc.

KING OF THE EARLIEST-Is one of the earl-
lest varieties of Dent Corn. This and the
two succeeding varieties are sure to produce
ripe ears. <) feet. Bush. S5c.

EXTRA EARLY HURON-Has proved to be
as early in maturing as the Flint varieties,
and owing to its extreme earliness is a very
valuable variety. We hi<,-hly recommend it.

9 ft. Bush. 8.")c.

EARLY BUTLER- Is superseding the Flint
varieties in many sections, as it ripens as
early, while the crop of shelled Corn and
Forage is much greater. 9 ft. Bush. 85c.

CHAMPION WHITE PEARL- This variety
has given very great satisfaction. It is a
medium early WhiteDeni variety of branch-
ing habit and profuse foliage, and produces
numerous large sized ears. We strongly
recommend it. lift. Bush. 85c.

I IMPROVED YELLOW LEAMINC- Produces
large ears with long, bright, yellow kernels,
on a small cob. Matures early and has a
strong, leafy stalk. We highly recommend
it. 10 to 11 ft. Bush. 75c.

Pride of the North -(Golden Yellow Dent).
Matures early. A favorite in many sections.

10 ft. Bush. 85c.

Giant Southern White- Grows to a great
height, but is later than most of the other
sorts. 11 to 12 ft. Bush. 65c'

Yellow Horse Tooth-Is a heavy cropper. lOi
ft. Bush. 60c.

RED COB— Good variety for general crop. It
grows rapidly and yields heavily, and if
sown early and the season is favorable, pro-
duces fully developed ears, if sown thin
enough. Our stock is pure Red Cob, every
sack branded. 11 to 12 ft. Bush. 70c.

SUGAR OR SWEET VARIETIES.

New Red Cob Evergreen— Is two weeks ear-
lier than the ordinary Evergreen, and pro-
duces just as well, so it must become greatly
used for ensilage. 6c. lb.; |5.50 per lOo.

Mammoth Black Mexican — Some of the
largest growers of Ensilage Corn in the
country grew this sort laso year and are
particularly pleased with it. It is early and
of leafy habit of growth, and produces ears
in great profusion. 6c. lb. $5. .50 per 10(».

Perry's Hybrid— Medium in height and earli-
ness. ()G. lb.; ?5.r)'J per 100.

SUGAR FODDER or Evergreen Sugar-Is a
heavy cropper, and makes splendid Ensil-
age. Is fine for fall feeding. !)^ ft. 4c. per
lb.: $3 per ion lbs.

M A M M OTH— Of the same class as the preced-
ing, hardly so tall, but no variety of Corn ex-
cels it for the number of ears produced. We
recommend it strongly. 5c. per lb.; §4 per
100 lbs.

WM. BWING & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Ensilage Corn.-coNTiNUBD.

Extra Early Huron Dent Corn. (Paie45 )

FLINT VARIETIES.

SANFORD— A white Flint variety of strong
growth, and sure to ripen its ears suflBciently to
make the best sweet tasted Ensiiage. In some
sections of the Province of Quebec this variety
is almost exclusively grown, and gives the
highest satisfaction. 8 feet. Bush. $1.

EARLY LONCFELLOW-Another early variety of
yellow Flint Corn ; generally conceded, and
justly so, we think, to be one of the best of the
very early varieties, either for Ensilage or ripe
corn. 8 feet. Bush. $1.

EARLY COMPTON-One of the earliest varieties
of Yellow Flint Corn. Produces a good crop of
fodder, and is also a reliable sort to produce
ripe ears. 8 feet. Bush. $1.

SALZER'S NORTH DAKOTA— This new white
Flint variety has become very popular. It
grows a heavier crop of forage than any of the
early Flint sorts, has larger ears and is sure to-
ripen sufficiently for the Silo. "We recommend
it highly. 8 feet. Bush. |1.

ANGEL OF MIDNIGHT— A very early variety of
yellow Flint Corn, of medium height. The ears
are long and thinner than most other Flint,
varieties. 7^ feet. Bush. fl.

Ganada Yellow— The ordinary early yellow corn
of the country, which is sure to produce ripe
ears. 7 to 8 feet. Bush. $1.

Canada White— The ordinary White Flint Cana-
dian Corn. Is sure to ripen, and it is also a
good sort for Ensilage, as ii is both more leafy^
and taller and has larger ears than the two-
preceding sorts. 7 to 8 feet. Bush. $1.

We have secured full stocks of the above vari-
eties, but we ask our customers to order their
/ Ensilage Corn early, as stocks generally become
scarce, and many sorts unprocurable at seeding,
time.

No grower of Ensilage should confine himself to
one variety, but should sow 3 or 4 sorts, for the

i variety that succeeds best one season may not be
so satisfactory the next, and vice versa. ,

As Corn is scarce, we will not bind our-
selves to maintain the foregoirg prices,
and will be pleased at any time to give quo-
tations.

Canada Yeliow Flint

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Miscellaneous Forage Plants.

SUNFLOWER (Mammoth Russian) —Largely used for
the Robert8<m Combination of Ensilage and for
medicinal purposes and poultry food. Per lb. 10c.
Sow 7 lbs. per acre.

HORSE BEANS-Bush. $1.5U.

Horse Beans are used greatly in the " Robertson
Ensilage Mixture "--for particulars see page 44. In
1 he neighborhood of Montreal, however, they have
long been grown as a field crop, and the Beans are
either boiled and fed to horses, or ground into meal for
cattle, and no grain will produce more beef or
milk, while the straw is as good as Timothy hay for
horses. Sow in drills — 30 inches apart— 1] bushels per
acre, in well manured land, early, and if possible in
clay land or heavy loam.

TARES or Vetches— Very valuable as a green fodder for horses
or milch cows, and can be sown as soon as the snow goes,
and is the earliest fit for use of any Spring sown forage
plant. Peck 40c.; bush. §1.30. Price variable.

MILLET (Common)— A very rapid
growing fodder. Grows 2 to 3 feet
high. Leafy and abundant foliage.
Market price.

HUNGARIAN CRASS-Stands drought
well, and will produce a paying crop
on poor soil. Market price.

SAINFOIN— Like the Lucerne, it is a
valuable ageutin fenilizing exhaust-
ed land, as it grows luxuriantly, and
is much relished by live stock, lb.
15c.

LUCERNE or Alfalfa-See Clovers.

CHOU MOLLIER-Cow Cabbage or
Marrowstem Kale— Cultivate same
as Cabbage. The leaves growing
out of the stalk, as well as the
stalk itselfmake good feed for dairy
cattle, lb.fi. 50; \ lb. 50c.; oz. '20c.

Tares or Vetches.

liuuKaridii Grats.

RAPE, Broad Leaved Essex— Rape is of easy cultivation, and can either be sown at the rate
ofJlbs. per acre, in drills, and cultivated in the same way as Turnips, or may be sown
broadcast (but only when the land is clean) at the rate of 6 lbs. of seed to the acre. In
order to get a full paying result in either case, the land Rhould be well manured. It can
be sown any time in June or early in July, eo that its advantages as a " catch " crop are
apparent. The lest way is to feed it olt the field, with Hheep, and there is nothing that
will fatten lambs in the fall so well and eo cheaply as Rape will. lb. 10c. ; in lots of into
25 lbs. 8c.; per 100 lbs $7. .50.

48 WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

SEED GRAIN.

It would be difficult to compute the annual loas to the Dominion resulting from the sow-
ing of low grade seed grain. It is astonishing how little attention is paid to remedying this
unfortunate state of affairs by the average Farmer, who goes on year in and year out, and in
many parts of the country from generation to generation, without ever thinking it necessary
to make a change of seed, or properly cleaning the grain he sows. The inevitable result of
this continued course of bad farming is that the Oats, Barley, Wheat, etc., get " run out," as
the saying is, and yield crops that do not pay for the growing. WC' shall be pleased to quote
and send samples of seed grain of the various varieties offered in this catalogue, We also
direct special attention the new varieties we offer, which are all worthy of trial, and no far-
mer can afford to go on sowing old varieties when the many sorts of recent introduction are
more productive. It should always be borne in mind that two of the principal points in pro-
fitable grain growing is the sowing of clean plump grain and the frequent changing of Seed, and
that without these, even good land and good farming methods will not insure profitable results.

BARLEY-DUCK BILi This splendid large grained and handsome 2 rowed variety is a great

improvement on the common 2 row, in plumpness of grain and stiffness of straw,
and it also yields better. 80c per bushel.
" TWO ROWED. 80c bushel.

" FOUR OR SIX ROWED —Best adapted for poor soils. Early, and yields large

crops. 80c per bushel.
" MENSU RY — This splendid 6 rowed variety is an enormous yielder. The straw is

strong and stands up well ; is the heaviest yielding variety we know of. 80c per
bushel.
BUCKWHEAT,NEWJAPANESE-Is the most prodactive variety grown. The kernels are
nearly double the size of the ordinary sort. It has given great satisfaction. 70c
per bushel.
" Common— The well known variety. 65c per bushel.

" Silver Hull— 70c. per bushel.

BEANS-White Marrowfat-$2.00 per bush. BEANS-Yellow Eyed or Boston Favourite, $1.50
" White Pea— .$1.40 per bushel. '* Horse— See Miscellaneous Forage Plants

CORN— See pages 45 and 46 $1.50 per bushel.

WHEAT. - - SPEING VAKIETIES.

WhUe^ussian i ^®^^ ^^°W" '^^^^ varieties.

w1?ite'Rfe \ Standard bald varieties. They succeed best on dry, well cultivated soil.

Wild Coose-A very productive and hardy white bearded variety. Grain hard and flinty; best

sort^to raise for feeding stock.
Colorado Red Bearded— Early, and a grand yielder.

Black Sea (red bearded)— We have secured a small lot of this old favorite sort. Please order
early, as stock is limited.

FALL WHEAT.

Clawson, Garfield— and other fall varieties. Market price.

As prices of Grain are variable, please write for samples and prices-

TWO BUSHEL SEAMLESS COTTON BAGS, 18 GTS. EACH.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

SEED GRAIN

OATS.

-Continued.

LINCOLN— An early variety that has so far proved itself rust
proof. Has uncommonly stiff straw, and a thin hull and
plump kernel. Is one of the best varieties for grinding, and
is an enormous yielder. Price 55c. per bush,

PRIZE CLUSTER-A fine jielder. Grain extra heavy and
plump, and is very early; strongly recommended for any
sort of soil or any locality. Bush. 5.jc.

SIBER'AN— Though not so heavy grain as some sorts, its
great productiveness has caused it to become one of the most
popular and largely grown sorts in Ontario. Bush. 55c.

ROSEDALE— A very productive early white variety of stiong
growth and not subject to rust. Bush, d'-ic

OTrlY COTHLAND-Introduced from Sweden. Matures
early and grain is extra heavy, with thin skin and large ker-
nel. Straw is tall, but stiff. Bush. 55c. gi.

NEW CCANETTE— A splendid new black variety that is taking
the lead of all the other Black varieties. It is a grand yielder
while the grain weighs as much per bushel as the heaviest
of the white sorts. Bush. 55c.

Black Tartarian — The best variety of oat for peaty or mucky
soil, 'and succeeds well on all sorts of land. Bush. 55c.

AMERICAN BANNER-One of the heaviest cropping whitja
varieties in cultivation. Has given the best of satisfaction
to every one growing it, since its introduction, some years
ago. Medium early. Bush. 60c. '

WHITE WONDER— A variety of great merit. Ripens as rapid-
ly as Barley, and is thus invaluable for late sowing, orforlat(B'
districts. Bush. 55c.

Canada White— Market price.

SAny of the foregoing varieties of Oats postpaid by mall.
2 lbs. 15c.

For Large Quantities write for Quotations.

PEAS.

Canada White.

Black eyeland White Marrowfat— Very large grain.

Golden Vine— Stands drought well and yields well.

Prince Albert— Very early^and productive.

Blue Prussian— The most profitable to raise to sell for cooking
purposes.

MUMMY— This" recent introduction is a variety of the
Marrowfat type, and is the largest really Field Pea in cul-
tivation. Is a splendid yielder, and will produce boiling
Peas on any soil.

Canadian Beauty— A fine largefpea and very productive.

RYE,

Fall and Spring Varieties.

All at market prices. Write for quotations.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

From the following comprehensive list a selection can be made to please the mo-it fastid-
ious lover of flowers. In encouraging the culture of flowers from seed, we would state that
many of the Tender and Half Hardy, and all the Hardy Annuals, can be grown to great advan-
tage by sowing where they are intended to bloom, instead of in hot-beds or in the house.
The ground should be thoroughly prepared and the seed sown about the 15th of May in the
vicinity of Montreal, In the North and East, later ; to the South and West, a little earlier
according to the locality. It is safe to sow Annuals when Corn and String Beans can be
planted. In this way much labour will be saved in transplanting, watering and shading.
Small seeds, such as Portulacca, etc. , should be sown on the surface, tapped lightly with the back
of the spade, and shaded. Larger seeds will require cbVering according to their size ; two or
three times the size of the seeds being sufficient. For exhibition purposes many annuals, if
grown as recommended above, will be found to give finer, larger and better blooms than they
would after going through the ordeal of transplanting. Of course those having, green-houses
or hot-beds will start seeds early, and the seedlings being ready to transplant about the same
time as recommended for sowing in the open ground, will flower much earlier. However, a
better succession and a more continuous bloom will be obtained by, if possible, adopting both
plans. It will be noticed that we are offering a much greater number of Hardy Perennials
than we have previously, or than is usual for Canadian Seedsmen to do. Perennials for the
most part are of stately habit of growth, and their blooms exquisite, both in colour and
form. By being more used, than at present, a much greater diversity and variety would
be obtained in the beds or borders of the best appointed Flower Gardens and in Cottage
Gardens as well. The sameness and "horrible regularity," so apparent when too much
"carpet bedding" is employed would be removed. Besides this, the majority of them are
particularly suitable and most effective as cut flowers in vases or epergnes, for parlour decora-
tion. Another excellent feature of Perennials is that varieties can be readily selected
which will in turn give a succession of bloom all the season, and with a proportion of early
spring flowering bulbs (Hardy Lilies should be included), and a few hardy annuals, sown
in the open ground, a continuous and magnificent display can be secured from early spring
till frost sets in. Hardy Perennials are Marked. "

Meaning of Abbreviations used : h. a. means hardy annual ; h. b. a., half hardy annual
(such may be started in the house in a box, or in a hot-bed) ; h. b., hardy biennial ; h. h. b.,
half hardy biennial ; hardy perennials are marked * or h. p.

Please notice **Novelties and Specialties" at beginning of Catalogue

A SPECIAL DISCOUNT.

In order to make it an object for neighbours to club their orders together, we offer the
following inducements on Flower and Vegetable Seeds in packets, the postage of which we
prepay to any address in the Dominion. This special discount only reiers to seeds in
packets, but not in ounces or pounds. Orders must be accompanied by cash.

Purchasers remitting $1 may «elect Seeds amounting to |1 25

" " 2 " " " 2 50

«« " 3 " " " 4 00

" »' 4 " " '• 5 50

" " 5 •' " " 6 50

For description of NOVELTIES and SPECIALTIES see front pages of this Catalogue.

In ordering Flower Seeds, it is only necessary to give the number opposite each variety.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

„j--,i.\.,'..-:-,V* ._

Ageratum. No- 8.

Imperiiil DwarfAiPratutn. No. 9.

,\i)ioni:i I'liilic'.latii, No. 1.

A'luilcgiii. No. 25.

Aiiemone. No. 23.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Pkt. cts.

1 ABRONIA Umbellata— h. h. a. rosy
lilac, 5 foot 5

Somewhat reeembieg the Verbena in flower and
habit of plant ; sweet scented : suitable for beds,
rock work, or hanging baskets.

*2 ACHILLEA Ptarmica Flore Pleno,

"The Pearl." Haa very double pure
white flowers ; very numerous and fine
for cutting, 2 feet iO

3 ACROCLINUM Roseum, double 10

4 " Mixed '* 5

Well known h h. annuals of easy culture; be-
sides their use for winter bouquets, they show to
great advantage in the flower bordjsr. ** Ever-
lasting flower."

5 ADONIS— h. a. 1 foot; mixed colors 5

*6 " Vernalis — bright yellow

flowers, 2 inches in dia-
meter, 1 foot 10

«7 ADLUMIA Cirrhosa, a jerennial
climber of very graceful habit, with
flesh-colored flowers 10

8 ACERATUM Mexicanum-Blue li ft.

9 " Imperial Dwarf, azure

blue, ^ft 5

10 " Dwarf, white J foot 10

11 " Mixed 5

Half-hardy annuals : make a good bed, and when
cut, show well in bouquets; sweet scented.

12 ACROSTEMMA-h. a., 1 foot, mixed 5

«13 " Coronaria (Bose Campion) 10

The latter has bright rose colored flowers. 1 foot.

Alyssnm Compactum.

14 ALYSSUM Sweet, white h. a. 1 ft 5

15 " Compactum, New Dwarf

White—i ft. h.a lo

:'J6 " Saxatile Compactum, 1ft.

yellow 5

Fine plants for borders or edgings. Tbpj; flower in
the greatest profusion for months, making a per-
fect carpet of the purest white, or yellow.

m ALLIUM Azureum 10

A blue flowering plant of the Garlic family.

Pkt. cts.

18 ALONSOA Warscewiczii-h. a.... 5

Bright scarlet, j, foot

*19 AMPELOPSIS VeitchiiorBostonIvy, 10

One of the prettiest hardy climberf. The leaves

of the young growth in summer are of a purplish

green, changing in Autumn to the richest tints

of crimson and orange.

We can supply strong 'plants of Anopelopsis

Veitchii, 25c. each. Sre Plant Department of this

Catalogue.

20 AMMOBIUM Alatum-h.a, white, 2 ft. 5

21 ANACALLIS-h.a. Mixed, h foot 5

Beautiful trailing plant, looks handsome when
cultivated in pots or vases.

*22 ANCHUSA Italica, deep blue, 2 feet.. 10

*23 ANEMONE Hortensis-Finemixed, 1ft 10
«24 AQUILECIA (Columbine) - Choice

double mixed hybrids 10

■■25 " Mixed, single 5

*26 " Sutton's— Choice mixed. See

"Novelties and Specialties." 15

One of the showiest of hardy perennials, growing
about 3 feet in height. Produces moft attrarti\e
bright colored blooms, which make a grand show
in either beds or borders.

AMARANTHUS.

(Ornamental Foliage Plant.)

Amabilis Tricolor, 2 feet 5

Has long, pointed leaves forming tul'ts of carmine,
shaded with yellow and rose.

28 Tricolor Magniflcus 5

Drooping leaves of carmine, tipped with maroon.

29 Henderi, 3 feet 5

Long graceful, drooping leaves, dark bronze.

30 Bicolor, leaves crimson and green 5

18 inches in height; striking blood-red foliage.

31 Melancholicus ruber, 2 feet 5

Lower part of the leaf is brilliant red, the upper,
maroon and yellow.

32 Bicolor rube bright red, 2 feet 5

.33 Tricolor, green, red and yellow, 2 feet. 5

34 Mixed varieties 5

35 ANTIRRHINUM Majus, Fine mixed,

h.b., U ft 5

36 " Large Flowering Extra

Choice, mixed h.b., U ft 10

37 " Tom Thumb, choice

mixed, h.b., A foot 10

The Antirrhinum or Snapdragon, if sown under
gla^s, flowers the first jear; it is very showy in
beds or mixed borders, in fact it is not used to the
extent it deserves, and any one who tries a good
large bed of it this year, we are sure will be de-
lighted. It is also suitable for pot culture, for
which we recommend the ■' Tom Thumb."

38 ASPERULA Azurea Setosa, h. h.a.

1 foot, blue 10

Dense habit, beautiful light blue sweet-scented
flowers. Sui' able for hand bouquets.

«39 ARISTOLOCHIASIPHO-(Du:chmansPipe) 10

A hardy perennial climber, with beautiful large
heart shaped leaves-

'40 ARMERIA Cephaloles, rose lt>

«41 " Mariiimum Splendens,

dark rose 10

»42 " Formosa, mixed

The Armeria (Sea Pink) looks well in either beds
or edgings and is a remarkably free flowerer.

• !

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

f)3

Amaranthus Tricolor- No. 33.

Asperula A /.urea Setosa. No-JSS.

New Japsnege Aster. N'i '0.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE,

Pkt. cts.

*43 AURICULA-Finest Mixed 10

*44 " Choice mixed Hybrids. 25

A very beautiful spring flowering plant, with rich
coloured fragrant blooms

JCJ^'

Af"aragu3 flumosus Nanus.

45 ASPARAGUS Plumosus Nanus

A beautiful houss plant; foliage extensively used
for decorating.

-='46 ARABIS Alpina Nana Compaota

Pure white flower:^ and conpact habit of growth ;
makes a fine edging, and is most suitable for
Rockeries. 6 inches.

*47 AUBRETIA Deltoides, trailing; dark

blue

-^8 *' Purpurea dark purple

Crseca, dark blue 10

Trailing perennial, but of dense cushion-like
growth. Flowers early, so is valuable for spring
bedding.

~^?%^i^

Dwarf Early Queen Aster. See No. 62.

/\^ I tlrV Pkt. cts.

50 CHI NA-Mixed Colours 5

51 QUILLED GE»MAN-Mixed colours.. 5

52 NEW YELLOW QUILLED 15

Is of strong branching habit and the large yellow
blooms are produced in great abundance.

MOUNT ROYAL PARK STRAIN.

53 Superb-Mixture of Tall varieties 15

•'^-i " " Semi dwarf " 15

55 " " Dwarf " 15

See " Novelties and Specialties.

56 Ostrich Feather 20

See " Noveltiss and Specialties " tor description.

57 New Ray- White and Rose 20

For description see '"Novelties and Specialties."

58 White Branching 10

Very l^rge pure white flowers, with long stems— the
latest flowering sort,

59 Lady in White- 20

A distinct variety of graceful habit, light green
foliage, and long slender stems. Ihe most florifer-
ous of all the varieties.

GO NewJapanese 25

For description see " Novelties and Specialties."

TRUFFAUT'S SUPERB PCEONY
FLOWERED PERFECTION.

Collection of 6 separate colors, each $0.50

10 " " 0.75

12 " " 1.00

61 Choice Mixture-Pkt 0.10

62 DWARF EARLY QUEEN Mixedcolors 15

63 PARISIAN- Very early, mixed 15

64 ROSE FLOWERED Mixed 10

Collection of 12 separate colors fl.OO

Large double flowers, branching habit.

65 VICTOR I A-Mixed 10

Produces an abundance of large double blooms ;

p ramidal habit. Does well in pots.

66 Crown or Cocardeau— Mixed 10

Flowers have all white centres, and are bordered
with caraiifie, blue and crimson.

67 Chrysanthenmum Flowered - Tall,

mixed 10

68 Chrysanthemum Flowered —Dwarf,

mixed 10

69 Dwarf Bouquet-Mixed 10

Plants form complete bouquets, 8 inches in height.

70 VICTORIA NEEDLE, Mixed 10

The largest and finest of all the quilled varieties.

71 HARLEQUIN 10

Has oddly striped double flowers. Dwarf in habit-

72 BALLor JEWEL, Mixed 10

Flowers are of a perfect ball shape.

73 TRIUMPH — Deep scarlet and pure

white 10

This is the finest of all Dwarf Asters.

74 COMfcT— Mixed colois 10

Resembles the Japanese Chrysaiitnemoni The
Flowers are of great size, often being from 3 to 4
inches ia diameter.

75 Washington — Mixed colours 10

Beautiful booms of delicate pink and pure white.

76 Mignon— Mixed colors 10

In habit of growth and height this fine variety
somewhat resembles the Victoria Aster.

77 Queen of the Market— Choice Mixed.. 10

Is an entirely distinct variety, and an early
flowerer.

78 LILIPUT, Mixed colours 10

Flowers small and numerous.

79 NEW SINGLE, Mixed varieties 10

For description see "Novelties and Specialties-"
SO PERENNIAL or MICHAELMAS
DAISY 5

A most useful hardy perennial. Blooms pre beau-
tiful in color and form, and the plant itself most
graceful in habit

*8l New Perennial Dwarf Blue 50

For description see " Novelties and Specialties."

WM. EWING & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Arabia Alpina Conapacta. No. 46.

■r

■^(f-

Truti.nit's Superb Pseony-flowered Ater. Nn. til.

Doable Balsa ro. No 83

4.,

'^ '-'• * x;>V'^

Calcrdula, Orange King. No. 99.

WM. EWING & CO. '8 SEED CATALOGUE.

BALSAM IN COLLECTIONS

Double. Collection of « colour.^ $0.50

" " 8 " 0 75

" 12 ' 1.00

" Camellia Flowered, Collection of

6 colours 0.50

" Camellia Flowered. Collection of

8 colors 0.75

" Camellia Flowered, Collection of

12 colors 1.00

Camellia Flowered Balsam. See No. 84.

Balsam

Calendula Meteor. See N o- 101.

pkt. cts

82 Double, Fine Mixed 5

83 Double Flowered-Choice mixed, sav-

ed from the finest fllowers 10

84 Camellia Flowered— Extrachoice mixed 20

85 Rose Flowered— Finest mixed 10

86 New Carnation Striped— Striped like

the Carnation; finest mixed 10

87 The Bride-Pure white Double Camelia

flovered 20

Showy and easily grown annuals, forming bushy
plants profusely covered with large double flowers
of brilliant colours, Blooms all summer and
autumn; height IHo 2 feet.

88 BAPTISIAAustralis- Beautiful blue

flowers for shrubbery borders. 4 feet 5

89 BARTONIA Aurea-Yellow, h.a. 2feet.. 5

Leaves resemble those of the thistle, while tbe
blooms are large and bright.

90 BEET, Ornannental Leaved 5

The leaves and stems are beautifully veined with
crimson and yellow.

91 BEGONIA, Choice Mixed; single tuber

ous rooted varieties 25

92 ' SINGLE STRIPED-C ho ice

Mixed. Very handsome. New. 50

93 " Double Tuberous Rooted 50

The seed of the latter we now ofl'er willproducea
large percentage of beautiful double flowers, of
great variety of colours- Begonias are magnifi-
cent flowering plants for pot culture. The
" tuberous rooted " varieties are also deservedly
popular for plantine in beds, flowering in the
greatest profusion all summer.

For Regonia Bulbs, see Summer Flowering Bulbs.

94 BEGON I A.semperflorens atropurpurea,

Vernon— Handsome dark bronzy 25
leaves and deep scarlet flowers.
Grand for either planting out, or
for green house culture

95 BIDENS atrosanguinea superba 30

For description see " Novelties and specialties."

96 BOCCONIA Japonica-Highly decora-

tive foliage plant h. h. b. 5 feet 5

97 BRIDAL ROSE-Fine Double White

h. h. b 10

98 BROWALLIA Mixed-IJ feet, h. h. a 5

99 CALENDULA, Orange King— A fine,

extra double, and very
floriferous variety 10

100 ** Prince of Orange— Fine

deep orange colour 5

101 " METEOR-Large double

yellow flowers, striped
with orange 5

102 " Sulphur Crown— Sulphur

colour 10

103 " Grandiflora— Pure golden

double flowers'of gieat
size and substance 10

104 " Ponjei— Double white,

very useful for bouquets. 10

105 " Mixed 5

WM. EWINQ & GO'S SEED CATALOGUE.

1U6 CALCEOLARIA, Crandiflora pkt. cts.
Hybrida- Splendid mixture
of large llowered varieties... 5n

107 " Rugosa Mixed— A splendid

bedding plant •,>,">

Campanula Persicifolia Alba. See No. 12^

Single Canterbury Bella. See No. 128.

Cup and ^'ancer Cantcrliury Eells. See No 130.

pkt. cts.
lOs CACALI A or Tassel Flower, mixed, h. h.

annual, is inches 5

10!) CALENDRINIA, Mixed varieties, h

annual, j foot. Creeping plant 5

llOCARDUUSCiganteus-ScotC'h Thistle 10

111 CANNA, Crozys Largo Flowering

French Hybrids 26

112 " Madame Crozy, gilt edged. •2r>

113 " Mixed— All kinds, except

Crozy'B 10

" Collection of 12 sorts in

original imported packet. .$l.iiO

114 " New variegated leaved 5(>

For despription of this rare Cunna see " Novelties
and t^pecialtieB."

The larire, handsome foliage nnil tlowera of the Cannas
render theiu highly ornamentxl. They are of easy
growth and very popular, and justly so. as for either
OBtdoor or indoor cultivation lew plants surpass them.

COLLECTION of NEW FRENCH
CANNAS -See Plant Department.

115CATCHFLY, Mixed, 1 foot. Free
tiowering plant, good for borders, 5

116CALEMPELIS SCABER — A quick
growing climber, with bright orange
flowers and pretty foliage, t.a 10

CAMPANULA.

*117 Mirabills-See "Novelties and Speci-
alties." for description HO

*lis Elegans— See "Noveltiesand Special-
ties."for description 30

119 Carpatica, or " Hair Bell " 10

Grows about 6 inches high— fine for borders or masses.
Blue and white mixed.

120 Loreyii-Mixed 5

*121 Crandiflora, Blue ) late flowering,

• " White J 2 feet. 10

*122 Macrantha — Long white spikes .>

•123 Persicifolia — One of the choicest tall

blue sorts, 2 feet Id

*124 " Alba -A beautiful new white

variety, 2 feet 25

*12."} Pyramidalis-The "Pyramidal Bell

Flower" 10

Plants grow iibout 4 feethiKb, in pyramidal form,
and literally covered with elegant bell-sbaped
tlowers, mixed, (due and white; good for either out-
side or itreen houce,

»12(; Turblnata -Blue and white. Hand-
some dwarf species 5

*127 Perennial Varieties in mixture 5

1J8CANTERBURY BELLS, Single Mixed

rose, white andblue.hb., 2ft. 5
129 *' Double Mixed, rose, white

and blue, h.b., 2 feet 5

13it " "Cup and Saucer," h.b„ 2ft 10

The Campanulas, which include Oanlerhury Bells,
ure aniontr.Ht the most pIkiwv and pffoctive of all border
plants. Hcinr of so many different height." and
llciweringat different times, are al.so great point.s in
their favour.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Calceolaria Hybrida. (See No 106).

Candytuft. (No. 135-139).

Centaurea Gymnocarpa, (No. 147).

'I ; - \

Crozy's Large Flowering French Hybrid Canna. (No. 111.)

ITT- Centaurea Candidissiina. (No. 145.)

Marguerite Carnatim. (No, 133.)

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Our Choice Border Caraation No. 132.

Ceotaurca Cyanu?. No. 149.

Pkt. cts.

131 CARNATION fine mixed, h.h.p la

132 '* Choice Mixed Border -if.

The Inst named is an extra choice strain,
produ inc a Urge perceniatre of the most
exquisite double flowtrs. h.h.p.

133 " Marguerite— Mixed Colours 25

.''pleiiiliJ new cNss of earlv flowerine Car-
nation. Seed sown in March will bloom
profusely from July to end of season. It
makes a prelty bed. h.h p.

134 " Perpetual Flowering or Tree

—Choice mixed, t. p 50

l.Sr, CANDYTUFT, ''rimson— 1 foot 5

lot) " White-lfoot 5

137 " Purple— 1 foot 5

138 " New Carmine — 1 foot 10

139 '* Mixed Colors-1 foot 5

140 •' Debbie's White Spiral- lo

Very stong growing variety, producing
long, snow white spikes.

141 " New Dwarf Mixed Hybrids 10

Splendid beddintr variety.

142 " Empress Giant Hyacinth fi'd.

White-See "Novelties and
Specialties " 16

143 " Little Prince— New 30

For description see "Novelties
and Specialties."

Candytuft is a great favorite, is e.xtremely hardy,
continues long in bloom, and lucks well in almost
a,ny position in the flower garden h a.

144 CANARY BIRD CREEPER, Yellow .. lO

(Tropokoi.im CANAUiKf SKI. Oneof the most charm-
ing annual climbers. Both flowers and leaves are
be utiful. ha.

145 CENTAUREA Candidissima, 1 foot... 25

146 " Clementeii, ^ foot 10

147 " Cymnocarpa, U feet, droop-

ing fern-like leaves 10

Beautiful silvery leaved foliage plants. Must be
sown early.

148 Centaurea Impcrialis— New •i.'S

For description see 'Novelties and
Specialties."

149 CENTAUREA CYANUS— Fine tnixed

double, b. annual, U feet 5

150 CALi IRHGE Pedata Nana-Purple

and white, h.h. annual, 1 foot 5

151 CAPSICUM, A fine greenhouse plant,

with pretty cherry-shaped fruit.
Tender lo

CASTOR OIL PLANT-See Ricinus.

152 CENTRANTHUS, Mixed-lfoot. Good

for mixed borders, useful for bou-
quets; hardy annual 5

153 CERASTIUM, Bieberstenii-h p., 6 in. 10

154 " Tomentosum— h.p., 6 in ... 10

Beautiful silvery folirgc and pure white flower. Is
of branching rrowtb.knil makes a remarkably neat
edging, and is much used in ribbon gardening.
Should be sown early, in the house.

155 CELOSIA Pyramidalis, Choice Mxd—

h.h. a 10

60 WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

pkt. cts.

X)i ^"1*^ 4j 156 COXCOMB, EMPRESS-Produces extremely

i^ifH h^ 1/ W^ largeandbeautifully formed combs

<ir|§ ^^ W$ of bright crimson 25

''-w ^ " MVJ^' ^ 157 " GLASGOW PRIZE-Comba are of

' " ^^M^^^ "^"^f) (^ great size and well proportioned,

S^A^ . " i^ S^ ^iV^ » ^^i fine strain for competition 15

\tfe '~WV^T'^^w 1^8 " Tom Thumb-Fine dwarf crimson.. 10

^>,«^^"'^J^y ^^% 159 " Mixed Varieties 5

5^') 1 iMC^^ffi^ a^^ W<< Curious looking, but ornamental flowers. Very attractive when

'■^ W^^^i^^^ '^Mi mixed with other plants, or for pot culture. Half-hdrdj- annual.

'^'^ll^^m'^jXS.^ "•'•^^ CHRYSAWHEMUM Uliginosum (Pyre-

^w5 wi^^^^^^ ^j^j.um^_Pj.Q^,j(.gg jja^jjjjgQjjjg pure

j=»«J^^ i^^^ W white flowers, plant grows from 3

fSM./^i^^^^X^I^^^^^^^^^^' to 5 feet in height 10

1\^^^^^\~ ^^^F ^^^ " Maximum "Triumph"— Extremely

'-yj^^^'-^^^^J/^'^^^C^"^^^^^^ ' Is-rge pure white flowers, which are

k'^^^y^^^^S^^^^^ particularly suitable for vases 10

:2N#^^P^^^X,V L^^^M|^\ ^^- " Frutescens or Paris Daisy, single

r . J-S^ ;^^0i:^^^^^^]W^^^ perennial variety ; with pure white

^"^^M^M.^^^^^^^^^ flowers, 1 foot 10

/s^fW^ps^/^i^^few^"^:^^ "^^'^ " Etoile d'Or— Large golden yellow

r^i^W^^a^^'R^L.m\i>-^^^\^ Paris Daisy, h. h. p., 1 foot 10

M ]'kJiT\ "^''kl ^^^^^' ^^^ " Sibthorpii-The yellow Marguer-

""^^"^ " ite, h. h. p., 1 foot 5

^^^H ^^^^^fe^^ ^^^ " Inodorum Plenissimum— A sum-

-^ %^^&tz:'=" mer blooming variety with pure

_ _ ^^_.^^ wbiteflowers. Ifseedisstarted early

■^ ^^^^^S^^'^^^^S**^^^^:^-^^-— will flower all summer, h. h. a., 1 ft. 10

166 " Annual Mixed— Achoice mixture of

Celosia Pyramidiilis, No. 155. many double and single sorts. Hardy 5

167 CLARKIA, Mixed— Single 1ft. 5c] A hardy annual of easy culture, and, if proper attentien be paid to
tflQ <« n ■n^,■,u^^ 1 <•*. rn C thinning out, it makes a very pretty bed; is also jood forsmall

J^o° UOUDle ltt.5t-J patches. 1 foot.

169 CLINTON! A, Elegans-A pretty little plant, with flowers somewhat resembling the
a- Lobelia; suited for edgings or rock work. The seed being fine, requires care in sow-

'^T iDg. h. a., ifoot 5

170 CLIANTHUS DAMPIERI-A splendid greenhouse climber, with fine foliage and
bright scarlet pea-shaped flowers, produced in clusters of four 25

...COREOPSIS...

171 COREOPSIS, Mixed Colours-3 feet. h. a 5

172 COMPAC-

^vv.,- TA-Mixed.

^^^^iMk?-^- New Dwarf.

h. a., 1 foot. ..10

. ^W>^ 4.:S[i^^3 #N^rfA^»l^y"'-- ■'■■■173 crandi-

■^ ^W^ ^-^^Sw^VrX V MSJiy^-n FLORA - A

"^^Xf^-^^Sff ^ ^^^r^^-^^'^^Mir^^^^t^ variety of

'V^-^J^ /^^qiiMWr ^^^1 /^s^'i^ ti^lllfcr-^^iMr^iv,^ great beauty.

-.vVf^ffiP^,„i\il^i "^^^k ^"^*^Mj|k'^' 3 feet 10

ViSSKwwswffly \ ioximmmm msmmw -"mBrnt^ sui^ ^i^Pfi^' >^ Though a peren-

'■^ ^^^^^ig^X-jol^^^Bfe ' -^^^^tf""* ■^'xJ^^^BIs tt;'^ nial.it flowers the

• r-^ -^^^^SSSt^ ^^^'^t^^zJi^Mf^f^^^^Mt^Sak^^wS^' '^' y^^' first year, and

f^^i^'^^fflpf^' ■'^SSl^^N /fW^'^t '^B^^B!^ V\ Ta^ V Jt-~ ™*y ^® treated as

"W^^^ JilfVr^'V^ 'rTl 'Iw3i*^ J V" rtHS-^^^ffiaOTf ^]i^)^>~yjS^ an annual.

?/ :k^. \ \War x:7^ ,^ *^^^^^!Wr^W^ LATA- Very

s^ L T^ "^ly ''^3—^ ,r \ A showy, pro-

^l>!^i£i^ii)^^^^:<w'j^\jry^^ ducing d u r-

X^\\W'%iL^SSi^^ i°g summer

^^ 1| ^ and autumn

\,^ ,>!t}[>7Vg^'^^ I large flowers

l\'^sCTt \^ ' of bright yel-

7»v«3SP^— «,._ -wsa^r ^^\'W^^^ lo'^- lfoot...l0

c ^^^^^^5'®«»*I^^«^^^Si^^JbhX^W^^^^ '^^e Coreopsis

V ^S^^R^^/ ^BBI^M^^'^^^Ti^^^^^Vl' \ H^,. shows to best ad-

-=-==— --^fta^^^T^^/i^^l^^?^ ^^^IJMlre^ OHfc- ~^^ ^ vantage in large

'^''t ^-ss^;^...^**- -rs^wsi^ftv.'WW ? r"^ lttw:.<^.i^?: ^^^•^i|^^fe»N^^X<iN^:i«^^ masses Pick oflF

K^^//"'^ ^iW k\,A r%. ^ ^ w-^ji.. this will cause the

^ ■ "" ' J^^V ,/,^^rL/- '"N. ^1^^ ^ plants to keep in

» ■--. ^'ta. bloommuch

longer.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Centrosema Grand if lora

or . .

Butterfly
..Pea..

175 Centrosema Crandiflora-A per-
ennial climber of exquisite beau-
ty. Blooms in July from seed
sown in April, and bears a pro-
fusion of large pea-shaped flowers, ranging in
colour from rosy violet to purple, with a broad
feathered white marking through the centre
Pkt. 25c.

Pkt. cts.
176 COSMOS-Mixed Hybrid varieties. 10
The Cosmos has a striking effect in Au-
tumn, amongst tall growing plants. Its
beautiful large blooms are carried on
long stems and the foliage is feathery and
graceful, the plant growing from 3 to 4
feet in height. As a cut flower it is most
effective in Bouquets and Epergnes. Should
be sown early and potted off, previous to
planting in the open ground.

Cosmos, Mixed Hybrid Varieties. No. 176.

...CINERARIA...

Our strain of Cineraria is very superior, and we confidently recommend It to those desir-
ous of having really good specimens of this fine showy greenhouse plant.

177 CRANDIFLORA HYBRIDA-Flowers are of great substance and brilliancy, being a

selection ot the finest French, German and English strains '. 50

17s Ewing's Prize Strain— See "Novelties and Specialties" 50

179 Sutton's Covent Garden, Mixed— See "Novelties and Specialties" 50

180 Dwarf Finest Mixed- ^q

181 New Double " .' r,Q

182 CINERARIA MARITIM A— Silvery leaved foliage, much used as a border plant, h.h.p. 5

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183

184

185

186

187

188

190

191
192

Cineraria Hybrida- No. 177.

Pkt. cts.
CLEMATIS JACKMANII, Mixed. i,

varieties 25

A half hardy climber, producing'' clusters of
beaiftiful flowers coaipletely hidingithe foliage.

For plants of Clematis, see Plant
Department.

COBCEASCANDENS, Blue— h.h.p. 10

Beautiful greenhouse climber, grows quickly
and has fine foliage.

COLEUS, Choice Mixed-b.p 25

Very effective foliage plant for bedding, or for
the mixed border. Grown from seed, plants
grow far larger and healthier than from cut-
tings.

COLEUS Macrophyllus Nanus 30

For description of this new dwarf Coleus, see
"Novelties and Specialties.

CYCLAMEN Ciganteum — Mixed

colours 75

Persicum-Wiggin's'^Prize

Strain '. 50

Sutton's Giant, mixed-See
"Novelties and Specialties." 75
Ewing's Prize Strain— See
"Novelties and Specialties" 75
Europceum— Hardy Alpine 25
Charming Bride— A mag-
nificent pure white variety
of Grandiflorum 75

These ara among the most beautiful winter and
spring blooming green hou,-e or parlour plant.".
Not only are thebriehtcoloured flowersexceed-
iriKly gay, but the foliage is beautiful.

193 COLLINSIA.Bicolor-

Purple and white,
1 foot, h.a 6

194 " Mixed— 1 foot, h.a 5

Beautiful annual, and very at-
tractive either in beds or bor-
ders ; free flowerer-

195 CONVOLVULUS Ma-
jor, or Morning
Glory, Mixed, h.a. 5

19(j " Minor-Mixed, 1 ft
h. a 5

197 " M auritan icus—

Suitable for hang-
ing baskets 10

198 COWSLIP, Finest
Mixed — Spring flower-
ing hardy perennial, 6
inches 5

199COSMEA Atropur-
purea. Crimson— 2 ft.,
h.a.jflpwers somewhat
resemble the Dahlia ;
showy 5

200 CUPHEA or Cigar
Plant), Finest Mixed—
t.p., tfoot Id

201 cyperDs alterni-

FOLIUS — (Umbkella
Plant). Highly orna-
mental greenhouse
perennial 25

Cyclamen. Nos. 187-192.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

202 CYCLANTHERA Epiodens.

Pkt. cts.
10

Hardy and i|uick growine: tine t'oliage climbing
annual, producing pretty oval shaped fruit which
explode when ripe-

203 DATURA Fatuosa Alba Flore Pleno,

h. h. a., 3 feet, white 5

204 '* Fatuosa Violacea Flore Pleno

h. h. a.. 3 feet, purple 5

20.") " Humills Flava Flore Pleno—

h. h. a., S feet, yellow 5

206 " Single Varieties-h. h. a.,3 feet,

mixed 5

The three first named are double varieties. The
ttowera of the Datura are large, handsome and
trumpet shaped.

*207 DIGITALIS (OR

Fox GLOVE) -

Finest Mixed.

h. p. 3 feet 5

DIGITALIS

G I o X In o I d es,

beautifully
spotted, h. p., 3
feet 5

The Digitalis is yearly
becoming more popular
on account, not only of
the beautiful markings
of its bell-shaped flow-
ers and itK suitableness
for shrubbery borders,
but also for its i)erfect
hardiness.

Digitalis. No. 203.

209 DOLICHOS (OR HYACINTH BEAN),

Mixed 5

Grows 20 feet high if trained properly, and in ad-
dition to the pre ty flowers the wed pods are very
attractive. Ten<ier annaal.

•210 DELPHINIUM Formosum .Sky blue,

shaded with indigo, 3 feet. 10

»211 " Henderson!.— Dark blue, 3 feet lu

•212 " ZaIII-Long beautiful spikes

of yellow flowers, 3 feet 26

*_'13 " Double-Finest mixed 15

Includes all the newest double
hybrids— 8 feet.

•214 ** Single Mixed Hybrids-3 feet. 5

•215 " Mew Dwarf Compacta 10

Beautiful shade of blue 1 J feet.

Delphinium. No. 210.

*216 DELPHINIUM, Nudicale, Dwarf
and compact plant with
splendid scarlet blooms.
1 foot 10

»217 '* Speciosum Glabratum-New 25

See " Novelties and Specialties."

The Delphinium is one of the most imposing of
hardy perenniiilR. prolucing long spikes of bloom
of the most gorgeotiH sliades of oolnur— blue, of
various shades. prciloiiiiDnting. Is of easy culture.
but its real beHuiy can only be seen when special
attention is laiid to the cultivation and manuring
of thesoil. Makes particularly striking groups on
the lawn or in the miivd border.

218 DAHLIA, Tom Thumb Double, mxd. 15

Plants very dwarf and Mi)wers per-
fect in shrpe. 1 J feet.

219 " Double- Mixed, tall 25

Paved from prize flowers, h.h. p. ,4.
feet.

220 " New Single Striped 15

221 " Single Varieties Mixed 15

222 " New Single Tom Thumb 15

Plants very dwarf, well bram-hedand
with perfectly formed flowers.

223 *' Cactus, Double, Mixed 15

224 " " Single, " 25

Sec " Noveltie* and Specialties."

Both Single and Double varieties grow rapidly
from seed, and bloom profusely. Tbev make gor-
geous plants, and their bright flowers, of thenost
varied hues, aresi.'eDdid for bouquets and table
decoration. Must l>e sown early.
We have a magnifioent oollestion ot Dahlias in
poti. See Plant Department, end of Catalogue.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

DIANTHUS, h. b.

cts.

10
10
10

SINGLE VARIETIES. Pkt

225 THE BRIDE, or Little Gem „

White with purple centre: plants (trow only from 6 to 8 inches
high, and are completely covered with bloom. Excellent for
bedding or bordering.

226 Crimson Belle, h. h. b., 1 foot, brilliant dark

red

227 Eastern Queen, h.h.b., 1 foot. Rose color...

228 SNOWFLAKE -1 foot

Pure white flowers of large size, beautifully fringed.

DOUBLE VARIETIES.

229 MOURNING PINK-1 foot

Great double flowers of rich colors in dark purple maroon,
almost black, and tharply edged with pure white.

230 Heddewigii Double— Japan Pink ; mixed

colors 10

231 Heddewigii Diadematus— Large double flow-

ers of various colors, edged and marbled in
a unique fashion 10

232 LaciniatusStriatus— Double fringed, mixed lO

Double Quilled Dai.sy. No 235

232| Choice Mixed.

This is a superb mixture of the
best varieties of doubles, semi-
doubles and singles, in great
diversity of color, which make
a grand display.

'^233 DAISY DOUBLE-Extra
Choice Mixed, 4
inches 10

234 " NEW GIANT

DOUBLE 25

A gigantic double Daisy
of robust habit. Flowers
as large as a small Aster.

235 " DOUBLE QU I L'D 10

The flowers of this variety
are beautifully quilled.

*236 " New double Long-
fellow—4 inches.... 10

Very large, deep rose
colored flower.

«237 " Snowbal 1-4 inches 10

Pure white, double.

238 D R A C CE N A (C O R -

DYLINE)Australis25

239 " Indivisa 10

A graceful foliage plant, exten-
sively used for vases and house
decoration.

240 ECHEVERIA, Mixed

Varieties 25

A fine plant either for green-
bouse or bedding; broad bronzy
leaves and tall flower spikes.
Invaluable for sub-tropical
gardening.

»241 Erigeron Hybridus

Roseus— New 20

See "Novelties and Specialties."

*242 ERYNGIUM CIGAK-

TEUM-3 feet 25

243 ERYSIMUM
skianunn— h. a.

PerofT-

1 foot.

Double Dahlia. No. 219

WM EWINQ & GO'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Pkt. Ct8.

•244 ERYSIMUM Pulchellum-3 inches.. 10

A dwarf yellow perennial of densely tufted (rrowth.
The Eryginium is a very showy plant,
thrives well in almost any situation, and
continues lone in bloom : sweet-scented.

245 ERYTHRINA, Crista Calli — (Coral
Plant). Beautiful spikea of pea shaped
blooms 15

246 ESCHOLTZIA, Mixed Colours-1 ft. 5

The brilliant colours and larite size of the flowers
render the Escholt/ia very attractive, whether in
bed;; or small patches. Hardy annual.

247 EUPHORBIA Variegata-h. a., 2feet 10

Verv ornamental foliaKe plant.

248 EUTOCA, Mixed Varieties-1 foot 5

Attractive hardy annual lor lui.icd borders.

Pkt. eta.
>49 FENZLIA Dianthif1ora-h.a.,3inch. 10

Well adapted for rustic work or vases.

crimson centre.

Lilae,

*250 FORCET-ME-NOT-Blue and white,

mixed, 1 foot 5

251 " Dissitiflora— Large flowering

Kky - blue Forget-me-not,
verj' early and a free
bloomer, h.b., 1 foot I'l

252 " Dissitiflora Alba — A large

flowering white variety
h.p., 1 foot 10

Pretty little jdant : ktows especially well around
fountnins or in any moist situation ; makes a fine
early flowerinp bed in spring.

^«»S4 ->«a3-.i**aks;jj

■n X-

Single Dahlia. No. 2-21.

WM. EWING &.CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Drax»£na Indivisa. No- 239.

Qaillardia Lorenzii, Double. No. £57.

Dianthm Diadematus. Double. No. 231.

\VM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

(Jrevillea. No. '-T6

(iloxinia. No. 171.

WM. EWINQ & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Pkte. cts'
2§3CAZANIA Splendens-Orange, beautiful half

hardy annual, 1 foot 10

254 GERANIUM (Pelargonium)— Choice mixed 25

255 CILIA, Mixed Colors, h. a., 1 foot 5

Is of neat growth and makes a nice edging,

256 CNAPHAHUM LEONTOPODIUM h.p.; 1 ft 25

This is the " Edelweis " of the Alps. The flowers are pure white
and star-shaped.

257 GaILLARDIA Lorenzii, Double— Mixed, h.a....

258 " Picta Lorenzii, Single 5

*259 " Crandiflora-2i feet 10

Choice mixed, large flowering hj brids ; one of the best perennials
in cultivation.

*260 " Compacta — New 25

■261
-262

Gentiana Acaulis. 203.

' Mixed Perennial Varieties

' Mixed Annual Varieties— h.a., 1 to 2ft.

AH the varieties are free bloomers and useful for bouquets.
*263 CENTIANA Acaulis— Showy blue flowers ; most
suitable for edgings of mixed borders, h.p„ 4 in.

-^264 CEUM Atrosanguineum h.p., lift

Double bright scarlet ; flne for cutting, should
be in every collection of hardy plants.

265 CLOBE AMARANTH Nana Com-
pacta— A splendid dwarf
sort with large flowers,
9 in

266

Mixed Colors— 1 foot.

5
10

10
5

A tender annual, requiring to be raised in a
hot-bed or in a box in the house. Keep plants
1 foot apart If cut when the flowers are well
matured, will retnin their beauty for years.
*' Everlasting Flower,"

267CODETIA, Mixed Varieties— IJ

feet, h. a. Profuse bloomer with
delicate tints of color 6

268 CYPSOPHILA-Mixed, h.a,, 1 ft..
^269 " Paniculata— 3 feet

Long panicles of white fl>wers, excellent for
catting ; a choice hardy herbaceous plant.

270 GLOXINIA, New Fire King— In

tense scarlet 50

271 " Large Flowering Choice

Mixed Varieties 50

272 " Sutton's Giant Mixed 60

See " Novelties and Specialties."

Very charming green-house plants of dwarf

habit and gorgeous colors.

273 GOURD'S, Mixture of 15 Varieties 10

274 " Ovifera or Nest Egg 10

275 " Chinese Loofa or Dish

Cloth 10

Very useful for covering old stumps of trees,
walls, etc Produce a great variety of curious
fruit, and hare very luxuriant and ornament-
al foliage.

276 GREVILLEA Robusta.

A graceful •'oliae-e pUnt of easy culture and
rapid growth . Fine for house decoration.

GRASSES— Ornamental. See end
of Flower Seeds.

277 HIBISCUS, Mixed colors, h.h.a.,

1 foot

278 HELENIUM BIGELOWII-New ...
See " Novelties and Specialties."

Chater's Double Hollyhock. No. 288.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Pkts. ctB.

279 HELIANTHUSCUCUMERIFOLIUS

"Orion" 25

8e« "NoTelties and Specialties," and for other var-
ieties of Helianthus see Sanflower.

280 HELIPTERUM Sandfordii, h.h.a 10

Produces clusters of bright yellow tlowers. Cut
before it fully expands " Everlasting."

281 HELIOTROPE. Mixed Varieties 10

Very fragraot ; equally prized in the lluwer garden

or conservatory, h h.p.

•282 HELICHRYSUM, Double Mixed, 1ft r,

283 " Doulbe Dwarf Mixed-Afoot. 10

Handsome half hardy annuals. Besides beioK
among the best for Winter bouciaets, do well for
bedding. The flower? «huuld be cut when young.
" Everlasting Flower."

''284 HEUCHERA SANCUINEA ^red , 1

foot 7. 26

-28.-. " ALBA-iwhite) h.p. 1 foot 25

These plants throw pracefnl ^spikes of delicate
flowers, which for catting cannot be surpassed.
We strongly recomraend them asamoo^rst the choic-
est herbaceous plants and it also forces well.

286 HONESTY iLinaria Biennis)—

•• Satin Flower " or '• Moonwort " 5

A hardy biennial Thepurrle flowers are followed
by transparent silvery seed i>ods highly prized for
winter bouquets.

287 HONEYSUCKLE^ French, mixed

colours, h.h.a 5

»288 HOLLYHOCK, C h a t e r' s Extra

Choice Strain, h.p 25

♦289 " FINEST MIXED, h.p 10

• " Collec'ns, of Charter's Prize

Strain, in original packets :

6 Separate Colours | 50

12 •' " 1.00

18 " " 1.25

The stately growth and magnificeot flower spikes
of the Hollyhock render it a most striking and
effective plant either in groups or in the back rows
of Shrubbery borders,

290 HUMEA Elegan8-h.h.b.,4 feet 10

Is generally grown in the greenhouse, where its
graceful droopine plumes are much admired.

♦291 HOP— Well known hardy climber 5

»292 " Japanese 10

*293 " New Japanese {Humulua

Japonicus) or Leopard-leaved 1.')

Will withstand the hottest weather and is of

rapid growth.
*294 HYACINTHUSCandicans 5

Large pure white drooping funnel-shaped flowers

and very fragrant. 1 foot.
295 ICEPLANT-h.h.a 5

Trailing plant : its leares having the appearance

of being covered with ice-
♦296 IBERISSempervirens-White, 1 ft... 5

*297 " Ciberaltarica-1 ink, 1 ft 10

The perennial Candytufts flower profusely, are
useful for cutting, *nd satisfactory whether grown
in beds or borders

298 IMPATiENS Suitani-t.p., 1 ft 15

This Perennial Balsum is a fine decorative plant,
and is suitable either for greenhouse or oiien
border.

299 IPOMCEA Quannoclit (Cypress Vine

mixed colours 5

3«)U " Coccinea, beautiful scarlet... 10
3ul " Bona Nox (or Evening Glory). 5

New . Japanese Hop. No 293.

Larkspur. No. 30«.

Lychnis Uaageana Hybrida. No- 333.

W-M. EWING & 00. 'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Linum Grandiflorum Rubrura- No 3U.

Lobelia Crystal Palace (:3em. No. 327.

Lupin us. No. 328.

Pkt. cts.

302 IPOMCEA Crandiflora Mexicana-The

Moon Flower or Evening Glory 10

Half hardy climbing plant of sreat beauty, having
pretty foHage, and flowers of brillisnt colours.

303 IPOMOPSIS, Mixed-h.h.b., 2 feet 5

Produces fine long flower spikes.
301 JACOBCE Dwarf Mixed-1 foot, h.a 5

Of compact growth and very floriferous.

305 KAULFUSSIA Amelloides-h. a., blue,

1 foot 5

306 LANTANA, fine mixed-t. p., 2 feet 10

A remarkably handsome free flowering plant, attrac-
tive in beds, and is well suited for pot culture.

307 LARKSPUR, Dwarf Carman Rocket,

mixed— h.a., 1 foot 5

308 " Hyacinth Flowered, mixed— h.a.,

1 foot 5

309 " Mixed Varieties— h. a., 1 foot 5

Handsome spikes of bloom and suitable for any posi-
tion in the flower garden.

310 LEPTOSIPHON, Mixed-h.a., J foot 5

311 " Hybrid, choice, various colours 10

Amongst the most beautiful of hardy annuals ; is ad-
mirably adapted either for beds, ribbons, or edgings;
succeeds best in the shade.

312 « eptosyne Stillmani— New 25

For description see " Novelties and Specialties."

*313 LIATRIS Spicata-"Blazing Star," pur-
ple, 2 feet 10

Bright and effective in mixed borders.

314 LINUM Grandiflorum Rubrum-(Scar-

let), h. a., 1 foot 5

♦315 " Flavum-(yellow), 1 foot 10

*316 " Perenne-(blue), U feet 5

The different varieties of Linum, whether annual or
perennial, are exceedingly ornamental and free flower-
ing.

317 LINARIA Cymballaria— (violet), h. p.,

trailing plant. 10

318 " Reticulata aurea purpurea— h.h.

a„ 2 feet 10

Deep purple blooms veined with copper colour and

yellow.

319 LOAZA Aurantiaca 10

A half hardy orange-colored climbing annual, for
trelis or wire work.

320 LOPHOSPERMUM Scandens— Pretty
half hardy climbing annual withpurple
flowers 10

321 LOVE LIES BLEEDING, Crimson-h.a.,

2] feet 5

Ornamental plant with hanging plumes, suitable for
mixed borders. Hardy annual.

322 LOBELIA Cardinalis-Tender perennial,

scarlet, 2 feet 10

*323 " Nanseniana-^New 25

See " Novelties and Specialties."

324 " Gracilis— Blue and white, trailing

habit 10

32;") " Paxtoniana— i foot, blue and

white 10

32() " Speciosa— White Queen, ^ foot... 10

327 " Crystal Palace Cem— Dark

blue,* foot 10

A most useful genus of plants, of neat habit, are much
admired in edgings, rockeries, vases, et*". Do best in
a somewhat shady situation. Mostly tender perennials
but generally treated as annuals.

^VM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Lupinus Polyph> Ilu3. No. 329.

Masa Ensete. No. 345.

Pkt. cts.
3-J8 LUPIN US-Mixed, b.a., 2 feet '. fi

•S29 " Polyphyllus-Blue, 5 feet 10

*330 " Arboreus: Yellow Tree Lupin 10

All the Lupins are of easy culture and the
seed fhuuld be sown where intouded to
hlooiii as they are troublcFoiiic to triinsplaiit.
AreiimoiiBst the .«howit'.«t of Summer floweriiiR
iilants. and their Ioiik fipikc!) of ri'-hiy i>oloured
olossoni;! are i^peiMHlly adapted for iiii.\ed borders.

*331 LYCHNIS, Chalcedonica -(scarlet)

3 feet 5

■332 *' Alba-(whitei ."> feet 5

*333 *' Hnagcana Hybrlda— mixed

1 fool, large ilat blooms 10

*334 •• mixed 5

We recommend the introduction of the Lychnis
into all perennial collections. The large Klowins
flowers of the Chalcedonica vnrietiei^ are remark-
ably strikine. "Uaageana" is new. remarkably
showy, and stands long after being cut.

.335 MALOPE CRANDIFLORA, mixed,

h.a,, •,' feet 5

Sancer-shaiied flowers of crimson, rose and white.

336 MAIZE, Striped Leaved Japanese... 5

Leaves arc ereen and white striped, and
in its earlier stages of growth husalso a
rose-coloured stripe.

:>37 " Zea Cracillinna Variegata 10

Is of small and neat habit of growth,
and can be used for small groups or for
ribbon borders.

33-^ MARVEL OF PHRU, Fine Mixed Hy-
brids, 2 feet 5

339 " Striped Leaved, French

Hybrids, 2 feet 10

Glossy green foliage with beautifully
coloured Bowers. A striking andeffec-
tive plant, h-a.

340 MARTYNIA, h.h.a., lA feet. Pods are

used for Pickling or in soup 5

.341 MATRICARIA E X I M E A NANA

"Colden Bail," New 20

See ''Novelties anil Specialties."

342 MAURANDYA BARCLAYANA 10

A half-hardy perennial climber, producing line
purple flowers. Its slender growth adiipts it for
indoor decoration, thoueh, if not planted out too
early, succeeds well and blooms profusely outside.

34:; MESEMBRY ANTHEMUM Cordifo-

lium Variegatum-t.p,, ^ ft. . 10

A valuable dwarf plant for vasfs as well
as ed;;iiig8. Leaves are wa.xy wliitetinted
with green, and the blo'isoms are deep .
pink. Much used for ribbun gardening.

344 " Pomeridianum, yellow, h.ll.
a., .1 ft.; in a sunny situation
is well suited for rustic bas-
kets, vases, etc 10

34.-. M USA ENSETE, -Ob AbyssinlaN
IjAN.vna. Splendid greenhouse plant,
or as a Hingle specimen plant on the
Lawn. Grows rapidly and attains the
height of 10 or 12 feet. Tender per-
ennial.

Packet of 5 seeds 25

WM. EWINQ & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Marvel of Peru. See No. 338.

Pkt. CtB.

346 MYOSTISALPESTRIS "Triumph" 25

347 •* " "Distinction" 20

348 •' *' StrictaCalestina 20

For description see "Novelties and Specialties,"
and for other varieties of Myot-otis, see Forget-
Me-Not.

AFRICAN MARIGOLD.

349 ELDORADO 10

This grestvariety of Marigold has immense flowers
of from 6 to 8 inches in circumference, very double
and beautifully quilled,and of all shades of yellow.

350 Orange, h. a., 2 feet 5

351 Lemon, h. a., 2 feet 5

.352 Fine Mixed, h.a 5

353 Dobbie's Prize Strain 15

See ''Novelties and Specialties."

FRENCH MARIGOLD.

354 Extra Dwarf Scotch, mixed, | ft., h.a. 15

The flowers of this strain are of the most lovely
shades. The plants being dwarf and erect in habit
are very suitable for bedding.

355 New Single "Legion of Honour"

n feet, h.a 10

A very compact free flowering variety. Splendid
border plant.

356 Dwarf Quilled, t foot 10

An old and extremely neat variety.

357 Fine Mixed, 2 feet, h.a 5

358 Dobbie's Prize Strain 15

See " Novelties and Specialties."

riignonette.

Pkt. eta.

359 Large Flowering-1 foot, oz. 20c 5

360 Allen's Defiance— Produces grace-
ful spikes, often a foot long and very-
fragrant. Stands long after being
cut and put in water ; a splendid
variety for Florists 20

361 Dobbie's Giant 20

For description see "Novelties and Specialties."

362 Giant Pyramidal 10

363 Victoria, crimson flowered 10

364 Mile's Spiral— Very strong grower... 10

365 Machet— A dwarf variety of
strong growth and very suitable for
pot culture 10

366 Golden Queen — Gorgeous yellow
spikes of bloom ; dwarf growth and
profuse bloomer 10

For open air culture see that the soil is not rich
and that the plants are well thinned out. The
first variety is the hardy sort for outside culture,
the others are suitable either for open air or pot
culture. Hardy annuals..

367 MIMULUS, FINEST MIXED-t. p.,

1 foot 10

Much admired on account of the beautiful mark-
ings of the flowers ; suitable for hanging baskets.

368 MOON-FLOWER, (Ipomcea Mexi-
cana) 10

.369 MUSK, (MiMULUS MOSCHATUS) 10

370 MOMORDICA-Half hardy climbing
annual. Prettily cut foliage. Well
adapted for vases or trellis work 5

WM. EWINQ & CO.'SJSEED CATALOGUE.

*i -vjt-f-.. ■ ^.

Dwarf or Tom Thnmb Nasturtiom. See 381.

Mignonette. See 359.

Jubilee Strain of Tall Nasturtiums.

See 371.

TROP(EOLUM MAJUS.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Tall Nasturtium.

(Tropceolum Majus) or Indian Cress.

Pkt. Ct8.

371 CHOICE JUBILEE STRAIN 10

A superb mixture of finest named varieties,25c. oz.

372 Fine Mixed— Oz. 20c 5

Is quite hardj' and succeeds well in almost nny
soil. Both foliage and flowers are beautiful. Hardy
climbing annual.

Dwarf Nasturtium.

373 CritYison-| foot 5

374 Scarlet-I foot 5

375 Spotted-| foot 5

376 Pearl White-| foot 5

377 Crystal Palace Gem— Sulphur yellow

f foot 5

378 KING THEODORE-Very dark, J ft... 10

379 EMPRESS OF INDIA-f foot 10

Dark leaves with very bright crimson flowers.

380 RUBY KING-|foot 10

A beautiful dazzling ruby shade of colour.

381 MIXED VARIETIES-Peroz. 30c 5

The Tall and Dwarf varieties of Nasturtium or
Indian Cress are equally popular and effective in
the positions to which their different heights are
adapted. They are of the easiest cul'ure— no trans-
plantingis necessary— and their brilliantly colour-
ed, bell-shaped blooms, and the varied shades of
green of the leaves, are much admired. They are
being more grown from year to year, .=haring in
the revived popularity that is so apparent in re-
gard to Sweet Peas Do hest in a sunny situation,
and the land should not be over-rich. In hanging-
baskets and vases both sorts are particularly effec-
tive, and the Tom Thumb varieties make gay and
attractive beds-

' " ' ^ t

Nemophil* Insignis. No. 382.

382 NEMOPHILA Insignis, blue-b.a,f ft. 5

383 " Marginata, blue and white—

h.a., f foot 5

384 " Mixed— h.a 5

Of neat and compact habit of growth and striking
shades of colour, very suitable for beds or edgings;
do exceedingly well in the shade.

Pkt. cts.

385 NIEREMBERGIA Gracilis — White

and lilac 10

386 '* Frutescens— Pure white 10

Charming plants for baskets or vases. Profuse
bioomeri. h.h.p.

387

388

389

390

391
392

»393

*394

Nicotiana Aftlnit, No 3^

NICOTIANA AFFINIS-h.h.a.,3feet,

white 10

A most valuable plant, producing
deliciously scented large white tubu-
lar-shaped flowers.

" Colossea-h.h.a., 8 feet 25

New. Splendid ornamental foliage
plant.

NICELLA-Hardy annual, 1§ feet 5

NOLANA, fine mixed— h.a 5

A handsome trailing plant ; the flowers reBemble
Convolvulus-

NEMESIA, fine mixed-h.a., I foot... 5

OENOTHERA (EVENING Primrose)

Fine Mixed 5

Free flowering, sweet scented annual.

OROBUS lathyroides, blue, 1^ feet... 5

" niger, purple, 3 feet 5

Charming hardy herbaceous plant?, which we
highly recommend. They produce a mass of tiny
blossoms, which almost hide the foliage.

395 OXALIS, fine mixed— h.h.p., ^ foot...

A very elegant little plant of bushy habit, with,
bright rose coloured blossoms and pretty foliace.
Good for hanging-baskets.

1§

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Pansy

"^"^^^tStK-

Nieotiana Colouea. No. 388-

The Pauay is a universal favourite, and
its charming blooms are most eiTective in beds,
lines, or in clumps in the mixed border. The
wonderful diversity in the colors and mark-
ings of the flowers, as well as the ease of cul-
ture, and the length of time it continues in
bloom, all contribute to this. We make a
specialty of the Pansy and guarantee that
"Ewing's Prize Strain" will produce flowers
that cannot be surpassed in size, shape or
brilliancy of colouring, and in it will be found
representatives of all the best varieties of the
present time, on this account we think it
necessary only to offer, separately, represen-
tatives of a few of the leading and distinct
strains.

In Original Imported Packets.

Collection of 24 separate colours |1 50

18 " " 1 25

»' 12 " '' 1 00

•' 6 " " 50

Pkt. cts.

♦396 FINE MIXED 5

*397 FINE MIXED FRENCH 10

-398 EWINC'S PRIZE STRAIN 50

A superb strain of all the Jinest large flowerini?
varieties. " See Novelties and Specialties." Per
; 0/.. .i;2.00.

399 DOBBIE'S Fancy Exhibition Varie-
ties. "See Novelties and Specialties" 50

*400 BUCNOT'S Choice Large Flowering 50

Is a distinct French strain. The lilooms are larcc
and of fine form and tbe colours beautiful and
varied-

*401 CASSIER'S New Large Flowering... 25

A magnificent strain with extra larKe flowers, and
each of the petals is marked with a largo dark
blotch. Mixed colours-

»402 ODIER, or five blotched 15

Splendid large flowerinK strain, mixed colour-

•403 PEACOCK 25

The upper petals of the flower are a beautiful
ultra-marine blue, resembling the shade of a
peacock's feather, while the lower are claret
colour, edged with white.

•404 Giant Trimardeau— Mixed colours ... 25

An extremely large (lowering strain.

•406 Emperor William 15

Brilliant ultra-marine blue with imrple eye. Its
extra large blooms are carried well above tbe foli-
age, and it is thus particularly adapted for bedding.

»406 Snow Queen — Pure satiny white,
with yellow eye ; useful for florists... 10

»407 King of the Blacks— Almost black.... 10

»408 Victoria— Brilliant claret colour 15

WM. EWING & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

. peXUNIA. -

Pkt. cts.

409 Fine Mixed 5

410 Choice Mixed— Very fine 10

411 HYBRIDA CRA'«DIFLORA 25

A mixture of the choicest single named sorts, pro-
ducing all show flowers.

412 Crandiflora Fimbriata, Single Frin-
ged 50

The edges of flowers are fringed, and the colours
and markings distinct and beautiful.

413 Crandiflora Fimbriata, fiore pleno
Double Fringed 50

Flowers of great substance and beauty and ex-
quisitely fringed.

414 New Double Liliput 50

Forms dense bushes studded with small double
flowers of the most charming colours, in part
spotted, striped and self-coloured.

415 CHOICE MIXED DOUBLE 50

"^ Will produce a large proportion of the finest
double blooms.

The Petunia is one of the most popular and showy
of all flowering plants, either in the house or in
the open ground. Its exquisite and varied shades
of colour are equally attractive in large beds, in
the mixed border or in vases. Should be sown
early, so aa to have it flower from May till frost
comes.
416 PERILLA Nankinensis— 1^ ft. hh.a. ... 5

Perilla Nankinensis.

Pkt. cts,
PERILLA,

Atropurpurea
Variegata— 1^
feet '. 5

Ornamental foliaged,
hardy annual; the
former is dark, mul-
berry coloured; while
the latter is variegated.

PENSTEMON

MxdCols5
" Splendid
large new En-
glish hybrids
in mixture 20

419

420 Penstemon,Sutton'sChoice Mixture 20

This beautiful perennial should be better known.
It is of graceful habit, producing long spikes of ^a
brilliantly coloured blooms, and keeps flowering
from spring until fall. If sown early will be sure ^^S&
to flower the same year. 3 feet.

421 PINK,CHINA-Fine mixed colours,
h.b.,1 foot 5

*422 PHLOX, perennial, mixed colours, 3ft. 10
*423 '• " new dwarf, mixed

colours, 1^ foot 15

The perennial Phlox is one of the most popular.

and best hardy perennials. Is of erect bushy habit

and produces compact showy heads of bloom of the

most beautiful and varied colours.

Petunia. No. 4U

WM. EWING & 00. 'S SEED OATALOGUE.

Perennial Phlox. No- 422.

Penstemon. No. 419.

Cardinal Poppy. No. 439.

Tulip Poppy. No. 442.

WM. EWINQ & 00. 'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Phlox

I tuda/'c^tiuiuuiiL 111

White Swan Poppy. No, 440.

Drummondii.

DWARF VARIETIES

l\ Pkt. cts.

_J\ 424 FIREBALL, intense

i ^^Is scarlet, 8 inches, h. a 10

vJf^^Ksi ■^^^ SNOWBALLpurewhite

' ' h. a., 8 inches 10

4:6 FINF DWARF VARIE-
TIES in mixed colours.
A splendid class for
bedding, h. a., 8 inches... 10

TALL VARIETIES, h. a.

427 CRANDIFLORA, Extra

,. choice mixed 10

^Yf #tt\ 428 CUSPIDATA (Star of

^ Quedlinburg) 10

X^^K*^ Flowers are star-shaped and very

*X ^^^^ pretty. Mixed colours.

429 Leopoldi, crimson and
white, 1 foot 10

430 Isabelina, 1 foot, pale
yellow. 10

431 White, 1 foot 10

432 Scarlet, 1 foot 10

433 Fine Mixed Colours, 1ft 5
Collections of Phlox Drum-
mondii in Original packets.
Collection 18 separate cols. $1.00

" 12 " " 0.75

'' 6 " ** 0.40

Can be treated either as a hardy
or half hardy annual. Makes a
line gay bed, and is amongs>t the
most popular of all annuals.

POPPY.

HARDY ANNUAL VARIETIES.

434 CHOICE MIXED 5

A splendid mixture of fine single and double sorts.

435 NEW JAPANESE POMPONE— 1 foot 10

Flowers are small and very double, are produced
in great profusion and in many beautiful colours-

436 THE SHIRLEY 10

Is a superb single variety of varied and exquisitely
shaded colours, rangine from blush white, pink
and carmine shades, to brilliant crimson.

437 CARNATION FLOWERED -Double
mixed, Ih feet 5

438 CAROINAL-li feet 5

Deeply cut dark green foliage. Colours varied, but
principally glowing scarlet on white ground; double,
and of great size.

439 Cardinal, New Hybrids— An improve-
ment on preceding, larger in flower
and more variety of colours 10

440 WHITE SWAN-2 feet. Plant forms
a bush, over which, on strong stems,
are produced immense double blooms
of pure white 10

441 MIKADO-1^ feet 5

Pure double white, edges fringod with scarlet.

445^TULIP 10

Vivid scarlet, with black spots at base of each
patal, resembling a Tulip, h.a., U feet.

WM. EWINQ & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

POPPY- -Continued.

HARDY PERENNIAL SORTS.

Pkts. cts.

*443 ICELAND, Single Mixed— J feet lu

*444 " Double " 2 feet 10

The Iceland variety is deliciougly |>»?rfiitned, and
has Batin-like flowers of every shtule, from pure
white to deep scarlet.

♦445 Bracteatum- Scarlet, 1 foot 10

*446 Orientale-Dark red, 1 foot 10

The two latter produce immensely large flowers of

exoeptidnally brilliuot colors.

*457 Perennial Varieties— In iNIixture 10

448 POLYANTHUS, Fine Mixed Colors 10

Most b«iiutiful plants oither for oat or indoor de-
coration. Very hardy, and flowers early.

449 PORTULACCA Crandlflora— Splen-

did double varieties in mix-
ed, h.h.a., : toot 25

450 " SingleMixed-h.h.a., A foot.. 5

lieautiful little annuals of extremely brilliant
Colors ; make a pretty brd in any .^uniiy .'ituatioa
in the flowir (farden. Being of compact growth
and easy culture, are eitreuiely popular

*451 Potentilla Hybrida Flore Pleno — IJ

A f •ee flowerini;. hardy perenni.il, i>roducini; a pro-
lusion of double !blooiiis, of velvety te.xture, in
crimson, maroon and orange-yellow, while many
are striped and spotted.

Primula Sinensis Fimbriata.

PRinULA-CONTINUED.

Pkt. cts.

Primula Sittensis Fimbriata.

452 Alba— Pure white •• 50

4,^3 Rubra -Red shades ^^

454 Waitham Maid-Purple with pure

white border °"

455_Meteor-Large flower of intense rich

crimson °^

456 La Superbe— Rich crimson, spotted

with white ^'^

457 Holborn Blue 75

Tbi.i new color suppli's a want long felt in color,
and is a decided acquisition.

45s COCCINEA M ACNIFICA- Rosyscar-

let. clear sulj>hur eye 75

459 Chlswick Red — Brilliant crimson-
scarlet ; 50

4B0 New Violet Crimson— This is a new

bhade in Primulas, and is very pretty. 50

461 ALBA MACNIFICA 75

Of dwiirfhaUt with beautiful foliapc ; blooms are
tit-ely fringed, of ^reat sub.'tance : and of purest wl ite-

46J VICTORIA STRIATA, White, deli-
cately tinged and striped with car-
mine 50

463 EWINC'S PRIZE STRAIN 60

Our strain of mi.vcd Primula is composed of
the very best named sorts, a-id the blooms areuQ-
surpacsed in size, substance and color.

465 FERN LEAVED VARIETIES-Red... 60

466 " " White 50

467 " " Mixed 60

The preceding are Single varieties with finely
fringed floweis-

468 Chinese Mixed— Plain edged 10

469 Double— Mixed colors 75

our strain of this popular greenhousa plant has
been )>avod from the largest and most beautifully
frii'scd flowers.

470 PRIMULA Obconica "25

The flowers are of a delicate lilac
shade, iipproachinc to white. Is a
continuous bloomer.

471 " Obconica Crandlflora Hy-

brida—Extra large flowers. 50

See " Novelties and Specialties "

472 " JAPONICA, or Japanese

Primrose 10

A beautiful hardy PrimrosO, flow-
ers 1 inch in diameter, of all shades
of crimson, u.aroon. lilac, white,
etc., on stems 1 to 2 feet high.

472J " Forbesi 50

A new hardy variety that is also
specially adapted for greenhouse
decoration. I'roduces an abund-
ance gf exquisitely graceful blooms.

*473 " Hybrida— New Hardy sort... 50

For description see"NoTeltie8 and Specialties.

WM. EWING &;00.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Pkt. cts.
*474 PRIMROSE — The common yellow

h.h.p 10

•475 '* Irish, in many lovely colors... 10

*476 " Blue— New Hybrids 30

The blooms of the latter (fiarried well above the
foliage) are of many beautiful shades of blue, from
pale lavender to deep violet. Is a grand addition
to the colors of this favorite flower.

477 PRINCE'S FEATHER, Mixed Colors 5

Elegant upright plumes of rich colors, h.a., 2 ft.

478 PYRETHUM Golden Feather 10

The bright golden foliage and stiff
habit of growth of the Golden
Feather makf s it much admired as
an edging plant, h.h.p., I foot.

»479 '* Single Large Flowering
Hybrids— Mixed colours, IJ
feet 10

»480 " Double Mixed Hybrids— li

feet 25

The two latter sorts are quite hardy, and few her-
baceous plants surpass them for effect in the mixed
border, or for cut flowers.
481 RMODANTHE, FINE MIXED 10

Highly ornamental half hardy annual and if
gathered ere the flowers fully expand, are. per-
haps, the prettiest of all the " Everlastings.

Pkt. ctB.
*482 ROCKET, Sweet— White and purple,
3 feet. Free blooming, very sweet
scented, 3 feet 5

483 Rosa Polyantha Dwarf 16

This novelty should become very popular, judging
by the description giving by the introducer. Ihe
plant grows 15 inches in height, forming a neat
compact bunch 3 feet in circumference, with large
double flowers of all the colours usually foand in
other roses- It will flower within 6 or 8 weeks
from time of sowing, if started indoors, or can be
sown in the open ground, and will flower the same
season.

RICINUS°'*"*'X PLANT.

Pkt. cts.

484 Zanzibarensis— 6 feet 10

The large wrinkled leaves are of a metallic olive-
green colour, of great size andistrongly ribbed.

485 CAMBODCENSIS-5 feet 10

Has large leaves of a bronzy maroon colour with

red veins. The main stem is jet black. Makes an*!
exceedingly attractive plant either singly, or in
groups on the lawn. liiL-. i^ &t3E&S H I

486 Macrocarpus— 5 feet 10

487 Purpureus Major-Purple. 6 feet 10

488 BORBONIENSIS-Violetleaves,12ftl [10

489 New Species from Phillipine.. Is-^r*
lands-8 feet 10

490 Sanguineus— 6 feet 5

Rc'nu' Zm ibar -sii. No. 7484."

WM, EWING & 00. '8 SEED CATALOGUE.

Pkt. CtB.

*491 RUDBECKIA NEWMANII 20

492 *' Bicolor Superba 25

For description of both varieties B«e
" Novelties and Specialties."

*493 " Californica 10

The latter is une of the showiest hardy perennials
with large bright yellow blooiuf, 5 feet.

[494 Saintpaulia lonanthe 50

495 " " Rubra 50

496 SAPONARIA Calabrlca-h.a., pink, ^

foot 5

497 " Alba, h. a., white, * foot 5

498 " Ocymoides-Red. j foot 5

Dense carpet-like habit, completely studied with
bright, cross-.ahaped flowers, continuing in bloom

the whole summer Looks well in vases and rustic
baskets, and is very suitable for rovcrJDK slopisg
banks. Ocymoidee> is a most elegant hardy peren-
nial uf trailing habit and rery Auriferous.

499 SALVIA Argentea 5

Is a beautiful silver leaved plant of easy
growth. It makes a most appropriate
edging for a bed of Canna or Ricinus.
h.h.p. 3 ft.

r^On " Rcemeriana 10

Beautiful scarlet tender pesennial. 2 ft.

•iOl " Patens 20

Handsome, erect habit of growth with
bright blue flowers, t.p.

[502 SALPICLOSSIS, FineMx-2fih.h.a... 5
'603 " New Laree Flowering— 2 feet,

h.h.a., mixed colours 10

504 '* Dwarf, Mixed-h.a.. U feet 10

Produces an abunnance of f unnel-phapcd
flowers, beautifully veined and marbled,
of all shades of colour. Fine border plant.

505 " Variabilis Superbissinna 40

See "Novelties and .Speciulties."

506 SANVITALIA Procumbens 10

Pouble, yellow, h.a.. } ft. A pretty creeping plant,
wall suited for edgings of small beds or rockeries.

507 SAXiFRACE, Mixed 10

Mostly used in hanging basket* or rockwork its long
drooping ten>lrilp suiting admirably for the purpose.

*508 SAXIFRACE Unnbrosa 25

Under the name of "L'>ndon Pride," or "None-so-
Pretty." is an old country favorite, hardy border
perennial. The blooms are pink and white and pro-
duced on Blender stems. Very graceful,

'~mi'H^<

Pkt. cts.
509 SCABICUS, Sweet-Tall nixd,h.b.,2fb. 5
51(1 " Dwarf, mixed-h.b., 1 ft 5

511 " New Snow-h. b 10

The flowers of this new variety mea8ur«
about 2 inches in diameter, of the purest
white, and very double, with strong
.stems and luiuriant foliage, h.a., 2 ft.

512 " Pompadour 15

See "Novcltiei and Specialties."

•513 " Caucasica— Pale blue, 2* feet. ..15

The Scabious is a plant of easy culture with beauti-
ful globe-shaiied blooms, and is very useful for bou-
ijuets. 1 he three first sorts must be treated as annu-
als in this country, but the Caucasica is one of the
liandsomest hardy border perennials.

614 SEDUM CCERULEUM, or Stonecrop

h.a., \ foot 10

This is a charming little plant.

•515 " Aizoon-Yellow, 1 foot 10

A showy plant in the herl)aceous border. Both vari-
eties stand dry weather particularly well.

516 SENSITIVE PLANT-h.h.a 10

A curious plant with pretty foliage ; the leaves close
upon the slighted touch.

Rinnu) Cambodgensis. No. 485.

517

.518

519
520

*521
*522

•523
524

*525

Sensitive Plant. No. 518.

SILENE PENDULA, Doubie Dwarf-
Flesh colour, h.a., A foot 10

.'^uited for l)eds on account of its dense habit of
growth. Its flowers, which are produced in the great-
est abundance, arc i>erfectly double.

SMILAX 10

A much adiuired greenhouse climber. The fine glossy
green of the leaves and its length of growth cause
thet^niilax to be greatly prized for decorative pur-
poses and in the formation of wreaths and crosses.

SOLANUM, or JiRUSALEM Cherky 25

A splendid plant with l)righl red berries, for green-
house or table decoration.

STATICE— Fine mixed, h.h.a., 1 foot,... 5

A valuable Kverlasting Flower equally
prized for summer blooming and winter
bou<iuots.

*' Perennial varieties mixed 5

A particularly handsome border idant.

STELLARIA Craminea Aurea lo

A beautiful golden yellow plant suitalile for edgings
or carpet beds.

SWEET WILLIAM, MixedSingie-U ft 6
" " Choice Mixed Single. 10

Haved from n i-uperb collection
of large flowering varieties. 1 ft.

" '« Mixed Doubie-li feet. 10

An old favorite; hardly any i>lant iiresents a gayer
appearance, either in bedi" or in I'lumns. It has large
heads of hl.iom. is quite hurdy ana flowers early.
It should be ranch oft'-nerseen than it is Westrong-
ly recommend it. and have taken pains to procure a
grand strain of seed.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

5WEET PEAS

The Sweet Pea still continues to receive a large amount of attention from skilled Horticulturists and enthusiastic
Amateurs, and every year bring!* new and strikingly beautiful varieties. It has been n f«voTite for a long tin p Jtnd
justly 80, as no plant excells it for garnen decoration, cut flowers for bouquets, vases, etc.. or for its delicious fragrance Besi es
all these superlative qualities, it is so easy ol cultivation that the Amateur can grow it just as successfully as the test profes-
sional gardener, aiid this also has helped to cause its universal popularity.

We offer an assortment oi named and mixed varieties which includes all the best sorts. Fifty or sixty could be enumer-
ated, and the E A RL'S COU RT MIXTURE, contains even more sorts than that. The named varieties we offer, how-
ever, include all that are sufficiently distinct in character, to make a striking effect when grown sejarately. Ple.nse note that
our Sweet Peas have been specially and carefully grown, and not as a field crop, and must not be confounded with such seed.
We would also request attention U) the new sorts offered, and we hope that all admirers of the Sweet Pea will give them a trial.

■■"^=="!Pkt. CtS.
Dwarf White Cupid-
Grows 5 in chesin height
and the blooms are of

full size 10

527 New Dwarf PinkCupld 15
" See No velties and Specialties"

NEW VARIETIES OF CUPID.

Burpee's Beauty 25

Alice Eckford 25

Primrose 25

For description see " Novelties
and Specialties."

EARL'S COURT
PRIZE STR Al N-A

special mixture of all
the newest and best
varieties. See "Novel-
ties and Specialties."
lb. $1; i lb. 30c.; oz. 10c. 5
Mixed Sorts— lb. 50c;
i lb. 20c; oz. 10c. 5

Red Riding Hood— A
distinctly new style of
flower, of a rosy pink

hue and very early 10

Aurora 10

n^aid of Honour 10

Brilliant 10

Golden Gate 10

Modesty 10

Oriental 10

Stella Morse 10

For descriptions of the preced-
ing se»en new varieties see
" Novelties and Specialties."

Double Mixed 5

Selected from 12 named varie-
ties.

Apple B lossom— Blush
white, tinged with pink.

BLANCHE FERRY-Pink,

shaded with white ; early.
Boreatton-Da'-kwinecolor
Butterfly— White, blotched
with Lavender.
Countess of Radnor— Deli-
rate Lavender.
Dorothy Ten nant— Beauti-
ful rosy mauve.
Emily Henderson — Pure
white, free bloomer.
Empress of India— White,
shading to pink.
Fire Fly— Fiery scarlet.
Lottie Eckford —White
ground,tinged with Laven-
der.

Lemon Queen— Blush pink
and lemon.

Sweet Peas— Earl's Court Prize Strain. No. 531.

644
545

547

553 MRS. SANKEY— Pure white; perfect form and a profuse 548

bloomer.
654 Miss Hunt— Rose, slightly tinged with salmon. 549

5.^)5 Mrs. Gladstone— Delicate rich rosy pink.

556 Peach Blossom— Salmon pink. 550

557 Primrose— Pale primrose yellow. 551

558 Princess Beatrice— Light rose.

559 Princess of Wales— White striped with chocolate and
mauve. 552

660 Queen of England— Pure white.

WM. EWING & CO. '8 SEED CATALOGUE.

Sweet Peas— Continued.

661 Queen of the Isles-Striped with white,

on crimson ground.
562 S e n a t o r-Striped with chocolate, on

creamy white ground.
5G3 Venus - Pink, salmon and buft'-rose,
and many more choice nanned varieties.

Price of any of the foregoing unpriced
varieties, lb. '$1.00, lb. 30c., oz. lOc,
pkt. 5c.

564

566

567
668

669

570
•571

Perennial Pea.

Pkt. Ct8.
PERENNIAL PEA. Fine Mixed
Colours-Lathyrus, or Hardy Sweet
Pea, grows c, to S feet high when
trained on a trellis ; is hardy and
permanent. Flowers are borne in

beautiful clusters 10

SUNFLOWER, Tall Double Callfor-
nian— Large orange flower,

') feet, h.a 5

" Clobosus Fistulosus— Flow-
ers are perfectly round; saf-
fron yellow, 6 feet, h.a 5

" Dwarf Double— Orange flow-
ers, 3 feet, h.a 5

" Miniature Sunflower — Of
very branching habit. Flow-
ers single, orange with dark

centre, :5 feet, h.a 5

*• LIttleCem— Flowers are of a
delicate sulphur color, with

dark centre, h.a. , 2 feet 10

" Mammoth Russian-(Slngle) 5
" (Hellanthus^ Rigidus— A per-
ennial sort producing rich
yellow flowers, 4 feet lO

TEN WEEK STOCKS.

Collections of Ten-Week Stock in Originaf,
Packets.

18 separate colours S1.'2.S

1-' " l.OO

6 " 0.5a

Pkt. cts.

,"i7J Fine Mixed Colours 5

573 DWARF GERMAN Large Flowering

— Finest mixed colours Kb

574 Large Flowering Pyramidal-Finest
mixed lo

575 Ciant Perfection-Finest mixed. A
splendid tall variety, of pyramidal
growth .' 10

57t. Victoria Blood Red-Striking variety

of richest carmine shade 10

677 Mammoth Excelsior, Mixed-Both
plant and flower spikes are large and
haadsome ift,

The Ten-Week Stock produces its flowers in spikes
of the greatest diversity of colour. In large beds,
{ncluiD|is of two or three plants, in tnized beds,
or in rows, it looks splendid. Hall hanly annual.

578 Stock, East Lothian Intermediate-
Finest mixed or in separate colours,
h.h. biennial, lorgreenhouse culture. ID

679 Early White Stock (Snowflake)— This
variety is the earliest white of all, and
is admirably adapted for forcing 29

5S0 TACETES patula nana Compacta 10

580J " Patula nana Lilliput— 5 in... 15.

A very dwarf variety of Mariuold ; bright yellow,
fplcndid bedding or border plant, h.h.a.

581 THUNBERCIA, Fine Mixed la

A climbing half hardy annual, used priaci|>ally
for greenboDse decoration, is admirably suited for
trellis work or haoging-bagkets.

F^s•2 TORE^IA rournleri IS

A fine plant, cither for Imnginx-baskets or pot
culture. Its flowers are large, sky-blue in colour,
spotted with indigo blue, and it will keep in flower
from June to ijeptember. Tender annual.

583 T R O P (E O L U M Canariense or

"Canary Bird Flower" \0t

Beautifully cut leaves and yellow flow-
ers. A most handsome hardy climber.

584 " LOB B I A N U M, M ixed

Hybrids 10

One of the best annual climbers and a
freer flowerer than the Tall Nasturtium

585 VIOLET, Sweet Scented English 10

586 " The Czar-Dark blue, sweet

scented, h.h.p 10

597 VIOLA— Mixed varieties, h.p., ^ foot. Itt

(See Novelties and ."^i^ecialties for Sutton's Strain).
The Viola has attained grfat popularity in recent
years, esEiccially in Brit»in. a.s a bedding plant.
During the last year or two, some of our prominent
amateurs h ive cultivated it successfully, and we
aak our friends to try it, believing it can be as suc-
cessfully grown as its close relative the Pansy.
Many ot the varieties are perfectly hardy.

588 VIRGINIAN STOCK, Mixed Colors. 5

A pretty little sweet-scented hardy annual: the
flowers completely hide the foliar"' : nice for beds
or edgings. It blooms very early, h.a., 9 inches.

.^,80 VISCARIA, Mixed Colors-h.a.. 1 ft. S

An extremely iirotty bedding annual of compact
growth. Both foliage and flowers are beaulifal.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Ten Week Stock. No. 533.

Rhodanthe. No 431.

WM. EWINU & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

VERBENA.

Per pkt. cts.

690 Finest Mixed- 5

501 CHOICE LARGE FLOWERING

HYBRIDS, mixed colours, saved

from the best varieties; extra 15

r)9_' Pure White 10

593 Defiance—The popular scarlet bedding variety 10

aiU HYBRIDA COMPACTA— A new strain with erect stems
forming compact plants of Ave inches in height, completely

covered with beautiful flowers. Mixed Colours 15

MAMMOTH STRAIN-This is a splendid strain saved from

Henderson's Mammoth Hybrids lo

Venosa— A handHome bedding variety of erect habit, with
bluish-purple flowers. Continues in bloom all summer.

Six inclies 10

Sweet Scented-i Aloysia citriodora) 10

The Verbena is deserradly a rreat faTourite. and no i>laiit ezceli it in beds or
ribbon bjrdert. Suw in a hotbed or in boxes in the house, and prick oat the
l>Iants into small pots, when two or three inches high, and afterwards plant
out where intended to bloom.

VENUS LOOKING CLASS-Fine mixed, h.a., } foot 5

599 VINCA-Fine mixed, t.p. \> feet 10

600 WAITZIA AUR«fA-t.a., 18 inches 10

Plants branch out at the ba«e and produce clusters ef bright yellow flowers.
"Everlasting Flower."

Wild Cucumber. No. £67.

601

60J

603

€04
605

WHITLAVIA-Does well for beds or
edgings, and flowers well in the shade,

h.a., 1 foot 3

WILDCUCUMBER-Araplderowing

handsome hardy climber 5

WALLFLOWER. Single, Mixed

Colors 5

" Double, Choice Mixed Colors 15

" New Single Perpetual flower-
ing. See "Novelties & Specialties "... 10

The delicion.s fragrance of the Wallflower makes
it much valued as a house plant.

606 XERANTHEMUM, Fine Mixed 5

h. a., 1 foot. Should be planted 1 foot apart.
Flowers are lartce and produced in great abund-
ance, •' Ererlasting Flower."

607 ZINNIA, Double Fine Mixed h.a, 2ft 5
60.S " Double Choice Mixed— Saved

from best flowers only. Ex-
tra, h.a., 2 feet lo

Double Dwarf Mixed— h. a , IJ

feet 5

DOUBLE CRANDIFLORA,
ROBUSTA PLENISSIMA,
EXTRA CHOICE-h.a., 2 feet.. 10
DOUBLE CHOICE STRIPED
OR ZEBRA-h.a., :2 feet 10

t;09

610

611

612 ZINNIA. DOUBLE NEW DWARF

PUMILA MIXED. -A beau-
tiful semi-dwarf variety, h.a..
Ih feet 10

613 " Double Pompon or Lilliput— A

dwarf compact growing varie-
ty, with charmine little double
flowersof various shades, which
are very useful for cutting.
Makes a fine bed. 9 inches 10

614 " DoubleCiant Queen Victoria. 15

See " Novelties and Specialties."

615 " Mexicana, Hybrids, Mxd 30

See " Novelties and Specialties."
The Zinnia is another annual that has been won-
derfully improved, so that now (he blooms are not
only perfct in form- but of the most brilliant and
varied colours and iiroduced in the (createst pro*
fusion. It can bo grown qaltesnooessfuUy ky low-
ing in the open ground.

Collections of Double Zinnia.

TALL DOUBLE.

Collection of 6 colours |0.50

'« 8 " 0.75

«« 12 " 1.00

DWARF DOUBLE.

Collection of 6 colours |0..'')0

8 " U.75

ORNAHENTAL GRASSES.

Pkt. CIS.

616 Agrostis Nebulosa, 1 foot •'>

617 " Pulchella, 1 foot 5

618 " Argentea, 1 foot 5

619 Avena Sterilis (Animated Oats), 2 feet... 6

620 Briza Gracilis, 1 foot 5

621 " Maxima (Quaking Grass), 1 foot... 5

622 Coix Lachrymae (Job's Tears), 2 feet 5

623 Eragrostis Elegans, 1 foot 5

624 Erianthus llavennao 10

A Hupcrb perennial griiss, growing 10 feet in height;
producing handsome feather-like plumes of silvery
white-

62.") Gynerium Argenteum. 10 feet 10

Is considered the fincjit of all Omam<-ntal Grasses, but
is not so hardy as the Erianthus. which it resembles.

626 Stipa Pennata (Feather Grass), 1^ feet;
flowers the second year 5

WM. EWING &^CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE

Choice Large Flowering Verbena. No. 591.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

SUnnER FLOWERING

TUBEROUS ROOTED BEGONIA.

The Tuberous Booted Begonia, though valuable for pot culture and greenhouse decora-
tion, is even more bo for bedding out. The bulbs should be started either in the house or in a
hotbed, in pots, so as to be near the flowering stage about the end of May. This is time
enough to plant out in the open ground, and in an ordinary season they will flower steadily
from then till frost comes, and no plant makes a gayer or more attractive bed. The «ing|®
flowers are large and numerous and of the most varied colours and delicate tints, and the
same is true of the double varieties, which form perfect double rosettes. Soil should be rich
but not damp or too heavy, and they succeed best in a position that is shaded from the mid-
day sun. Watering must be closely attended to. Lift the bulbs before frost sets in, and store
in a cool cellar, and start in pots to be ready to plant out in spring again.
Single Varieties, in separate colours, crimson, white, yellow and orange, 10c. each; §1 per

doz. mixed varieties, 10c. each ; 75c. per doz., ^5.50 per 100.
Double Varieties, mixture of best sorts, l.'ic. each ; $1.50 per doz.

A group of Tnbcrous-Rooted BeBonias.

CALADIUM ESCULENTUM-A most eff"ective bright green foliage plant, either as single
specimens, in beds on the lawn, or as borders to large subtropical beds^ Start in heat,
and transplant into rich soil, and water freely. Extra size -250. each ; $2.50 per doz.; large
sized bulbs 15c. each ; f 1.5u per doz. If ordered by mail, add oc. each for postage.

CANNA-Dry bulbs, from a collection of the best named French Hybrids. Start in a hotbed
or in pots in the house. 10c. each; |l per doz. Add 2Uc. per doz. if ordered by mail.
For Plants, see Plant Department.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Summer Flowering Bulbs.

-Continued.

The Gladiolus is one of the most desirable of Summer flowers. The blooms are of the
greatest brilliancy and diversity of color, while it is easily grown, and costs less money for
the display made from July to October, than any other Flowering Bulb. Plant 6 inches deep
in rich soil, any time in May. Take the bulbs up in October and store over winter in a cool
dry cellar. They produce the best effect in clumps or masses. A bed of a hundred or more
is a grand sight. Our Mixed Gladioli embrace a magnificent variety of beautiful colours
and are all first size, extra selected bulbs, and will flower well the first season, and should
not be confounded with second size, and so-called cheap bulbs.

Per doz. Per 100

Choice Mixed— All colours 25c $1.50

Pink and Rose-Mixed 30c 2.00

Yellow and Orange-Mixed... 30c 3.00

EWINC'S "SELECT TWENTY"-We have
made a selection of what we consider the
best twenty varieties that can be.offeredj;at
a reasonable price. Each variety is one of
the very best of its color, and sure to give
satisfaction to the most fastidious. We
offer this set of 20 named sorts at $1.25 for
the 20, 10 for 76c, single bulbs 10c each.

BUTTERFLY — Lemoine's Hybrids- A new

variety with large blotches on lower petals.
Colors are striking and diversified, ranging
from rich yellow to dark crimson. Per
doz. 50c. ; each 5c.

Per doz. Per 100

Striped and Variegated, Mxd, 50c $3.50
White and Light '< 40c 3.50

SNOW WHITE -This is the best pure white
Gladiolus in cultivation. Flowers are of
fine shape, large^in size, and the; spikes are
long ^and^i'dosely covered with flowert.
EachHSc.^; per doz. $1.75.

CHILD'S, finest' mixed. This sort is of
branching habit and grows from 3 to 4 feet
in height and ihe flowering spikes are some-
times 2 feet in length. The blooms are of im-
mense size and compare favorably with
Orchids in their varied and delicate shades
of color. Each 10c. , $1.00 per dozen.

If ordered by mail add lOc. per dozen for postage.

.io.H«ioi=c|«ic4,4<4»|o.iocf4x4:4.^ooJ<»Ho4o4^

GLOXINIA.

A charming summer blooming plant with trumpet-shaped flowers of the most gorgeous
colours. Dry the bulbs carefully after blooming, and store in cellar. Each 20c.; doz. |2.00.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE

The New Hemerocalli!" Aumntiaca Oigantea.
Page 89,

Glu.\ii.ia. .\o. 271,

^^h, /

Carnation, Page 93.

WM. EWING & CO. 'S SEED CATALOGUE.

FLOWERING BULBS-continued.

LILIES.

Hardy Lilies, or such as are adapted for out-
door culture, are amongst the showiest of all
spring and summer flowering plants, and there
is no class of hardy perennial that will afford
more satisfaction to the grower, be he profes-
sional or amateur. They are of easy culture,
but, like most other classes of plants, will well re-
pay any extra attention that may be given them.

Per doz. each.
Auratum (The Golden Lily of Japan). ..$2.50 25c

Produces flowers of the greatest beauty, of deli-
cate ivory white colour, thickly SFOited with cho-
colate-crimson, and through the centre of each
petal runs a golden band. Deliciously fragrant,
and quite hardy.

Candidum (or St. Joseph Lily) 1.00 10c.

Speciosum Album 2.75 25c.

" Roseum 2.00 20c.

AVhite shaded and spotted with rose.

" Rubrum 2.00 20c.

" Melpomene— Dark Red 3.00 30c.

Longiflorum Ciganteum, or Japan Easter Lily

This fine hardy Lily produces long snow-white, trumpet-
shaped blooms. It blooms early and keeps longer in flower
than any other variety. No bed of Lilies can surpass it for
purity and gracefulness, and whether in clumps orsingle
siiecimens in the Flower Border or interspersed among
Gladioli or Rose beds it has a chaste and charming effect.

Per 100 $5; per doz. $1; each 10c.

CALLA LILIES

Flowering Bulbs,

W h i te^ ( or Lily of the Nile) $2. 50 per doz. 25c. each

Spotted, (Richardia Alba), 25c. each.

A splendid pot plant. Attractive even when not in bloom.
Leaves are a rich green, beautifully spotted with white,

Little Cem, 25c. each.

A choice variety of easy culture, very dwarf and a free
bloomer.

Black, (Aurum Sanctum), 25c. each.

A rare species from Palestine. Flowers are of a deep purplish
maroon colour and have a violet-like odor.

MADEIRA VINE, 40c. per doz., 25c. each.

One of the handsomest climbers ; always looks fresh and lux-
uriant, and is never troubled with insect pests.

TICRIOIA CRANDIFLORA (or Peacock Flower).

75c. per doz., 25c. each.
MONTBRETIA, mixed varieties, per doz. $1 00,
25c. eaeh.
Amongst the very best hardy perennial bulbous rooted plants
Is of particularly erect graceful habit with long spikes of
bloom.

Lilium Longiflorum Qiganteum.

HEriEROCALLIS.

Aurantiaca Major — New each 60c.

ta A beautiful new species far exceeding any other known
i form. The flowers have six segments and are 6 to finches
across, and of rich orange colour and very fragrant.
(See cut on preceding page).

1RI5.

Kaempferi or Japan Iris each 25c.

Direct importation from Japan, extra strong clumps.

HispanIca or Spanish Iris — bulbs 5c. each,
per doz. 40c.
Beautiful orchid-like blooms.

TUBEROSE.

Excelsior Double Pearl, 5c. each, 35c. per doz. ,

|2.50 per 100.
Delightfully fragrant pure white flowers. Bulbs planted
in open ground about middle of May will bloom in Sep-
tember, but it is preferable to start them in the house or
in a hot bad. Add iOc. per doz. for postage, if ordered by
mail.
New Albino, 50c. per doz., 5c. each.

The flowers of this new variety are very large, with spread-
ing petals ot pure white, and there is no trace of the
brownish tint common in other sorts. A single bulb
throws up from two to five strong flower spikes, and these
spikes are often branched. Its flowers, which are single,
come thirty days earlier than any other variety, and on
this account it is especially useful for forcing underclass.

Add IOc. per dozen for postage.

WM. EWING & 00. 'S SEED CATALOGUE.

PLANT DEPARTHENT.

(Prices do not include postage or express freight.)

Otaheice Orange— Fine decoratiqe plant.
A perfect dwarf orange, growing no
larger than a specimen geranium 35

SINGLE and DOUBLE PRIMULAS and al
other plants suitable for parlor decoration.

Palms*

V-

AaparuKU8 IMaiiiosum. Each.

Asparagus Plumosum— One of the finest
decorative plants, and valuable not
only for its elegant and graceful foli-
age', but for its durability when cut.. . 60

Azalea— Fine assortment, well set with

buds §1 25

Arauoaria Excelsa-i Norfolk Island Pine)
Unrivalled for symmetry of form and

grace and beauty of foliage 2 00

Begonias— Of sorts -Jo to 50

Cyperus Alternifolius (Umbrella Plant)

—Hardy and graceful plant 25, 50 and 75

Dracicna Indivisa.

Dracaena Indlvisa— (Fountain Plant) —
Fine decorative plant 25, .')0

Ferns— (For house cultivation.) We offer
a selection of all the most suitable
varieties. Healthy plan s at 15 to

Ficus Eiastica-f Rubber Plant)— A useful
and highly ornamental plant that will
flourish under adverse circumstan-
ces 75c. and

■Crevlllea Pobusta- (Silk Oak). A fine
and exceedingly hardy ornamental
house plant 25 to

1 25

Kentia Belmoreana.

Areca Lutescens— This majestic palm is
without a rival for grace and ele-
gance from $1.2.j to $2 00

" Bauer! 1 75

Cocos Weddeliana— Unexcelled for din-
ner table decoration. Exceedingly
graceful 75c. to 1 50

Chamcerops Excelsa o 75

Kentia Belmoreana— The Kentia class
of palms are among the very best
for general cultivation, and are
probably the most exempt from
disease. Belmoreana is one of the
best in its class $1.75 and 2 00

Kentia Fosterlana $1.50, |2.60 and 3 00

Latania Borbonica— A palm possessing
a strong constitution and other char-
acteristics that make it a general
favourite fl.-'iO, §2.00 and 3 00

Pandanus Utills-One of the most useful
of our ornamental foliage plants.
Fine plants 35c. to 0 50

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

r^lfl.ntS — Continued.

Canna.

New large flowering French varieties.

• i!^^^^.^ ** °® plant that has been so wonderfully developed
m beauty, nor that hag attained such rapid popularity as the
Canna. No doubt this has been greatly helped by the introduc-
tion of Crozy snew large flowering varieties, some few years aeo,
and which are so remarkable for the beauty and size of their
flowers and leaves. The Canna is equally valuable for Green-
house decoration or bedding out, and no plant makes a more
strikingly beautiful display in a large bed than does the French
Canna. We ofier the following sorts ;

Alphonse Bouvier.

Admiral Courbet.

Austria.

Charles Henderson.

Egandale.

Florence Vaughan

Italia.

Mde. Crozy.
)| Molin.

de Montefiore.
Paul Marquant.
Queen Charlotte.

And many other equally fine sorts, growing in
5 inch pots. 25c. each ; $2.50 per doz.

Carnation.

Anna Webb-Beautiful crimson.

Bride of Earlscourt-New, finest white

Buttercup-Beautiful yellow.

Daybreak— So called because of its rare colour,

comparable only to the first faint tinge of

rosy light, in the morning sky.
Portia— Brilliant scarlet.
WM. SCOTT— A grand new sort; darker shade

than Daybreak.
Silver Spray— Pure white, robust dwarf growth.
Tidal Wave-Brilliant rosy scarlet.
Each, 15c. Set of 8 varieties, $1.00.

Large Flowering French Oanna.

Chrysanthemum.

Major Bonnafon.
L. Canning.
Ceo. W. Childs.
Maud Dean.
Eugene Dailledouze.
Drexel.
Creninaldo.
Golden Wedding.
Ivory Queen,
inter-ocean.
Jerome Jones.
W. H. Lincoln.
Mrs. J. H. Morgan.
Viviand Morel.
Minerva.

Pitcher and Manda.
W. H. Reiman.
Mrs. Twombley.

Chrysanthemum.

We vvIM supply the above Splendid Collection in Spring and Early
each; $I.OO per dozen or 40 distinct varieties of our own choice for
flowering plants in Fall on application.

Summ
$3.00.

er, at lOc.
Prices for

WM EWING & GO'S SEED CATALOGUR

PLANTS — Continued.

DAHLIA.

ri«ase Note that I'laiits orteretl are Pot (irowii, and mir«' to Fl<iwer.

The Dahlia has not received the attention in Canada lately that it did some years aeo
or that Its great merit, as a decorative plant, deserves. This is not as it should be as it ha«
amongst the most beautifully formed blooms and stately habit of growth of anv nlant in exiat-
enoe To grow it successfully it wants good deep soil, and as rich as it can be made : the soil
must be kept moist all the time and the plants regnlarly watered over-head as well
DOUBLE, CACTUS FLOWERED-Assorted

varieties. "iOc. each; fJ.OO per
doz. And we also ofler the
following new varieties:
ClifTord Bruton-Is the finest
yellow Cactus Dahlia yet in-
troduced. Is a strong grower,
but at the same time a most
profuse bloomer, for so large a
flower, measuring from 4 to 6
inches in diameter, and per-
fectly full to the centre. 40c.
each.

William Agnew— Is the best
red yet introduced. The
blooms are perfect in form,
and were exhibited in New
York last year, measuring 7
inches in diameter. The petals
are long and beautifully
twisted. 30c. each.
Grand Duke * lexis— Pure
white, tinged with de'icate
pink, and the petals overlap
each other most gracefully.
3()c. each.

DOUBLE, CACTUS.TLOWERED. Nymphea

lA^ht pink color.
Tliis grand variety is the most
delicately beautiful of all the
Cactus Dahlias and produces
a mass of bloom from early
summer until frost sets in.
•.'.■)c. each.

SINCLE,CACTUSFLOWERED-In varieties.

liuc. each; $2.0U per doz.

DOUBLE LARGE FLOWERING, Show and

Fancy In varieties. JOc. each; $2.00
per doz. Including such sterling sorts
as OrangeKing.Prank Smith, Dandy,
Mrs. Dexter, Maid of Kent, Robert
Carmell, Mrs. Peart. Oban, Beauty,
Pluton,Ruby King, John Keynes.etc.

Pompone— In

•■?2.0(t per doz.

varieties. -iOc. each;

SINGLE— Assorted varieties,
per doz.

20c. each: |2.00

■^1- ROSES 1^

Many varieties of flowers have attained their popularity in our own times, and tkc
reputation of many more is but of yesterdaj'. It is quite different, however, with the Rose
it has never gone out of fashion, but has reigned supreme from time immemorial, and con-
tinues to reign in the aflections of the Flower Lovers of all nations and peoples' and still
maintains its proud title of "The Queen of Flowers." Below we enumerate a few of the
leading Hardy varieties, two year old plants (which are too large to be mailed), which
should bloom the first season. Many of them are worth 50c., 7.')c. and $1.00 each, and are
catalogued at these prices by leading houses.

HARDY HYBRID PERPETIIAI.S.

Anna des Diesbach— Bright rose, strong

grower, one of the best.
Charles Lefebvre. —Bright crimson, shaded

with purple.
Crested Moss— Deep pink.
General Jacqueminot— Rich dark crimsom.
Hermosa— A grand pink bedding rose, prolific

bloomer and quite hardy.
John Hopper— Bright rose colour, carmine

centre, good variety.
'■"'adame Gabriel Luizet— Delicate silvery

pink, splendid rose.
Magna C h a r t a-Bright clear pink, free

blnoiner. extra fine.
Marshall P. Wilder-Bright cherry carmine.
Mrs. Laing Delicate pink, splendid rose;

blooms early and late.
Moss -White and pink varieties.

Paul Neyron-Deep clear rose, llower great
size, extra fine.

Perlesdes Blanches-Agrana pure white rose

Perpetual Moss fSalet)-A strong grower,
flower very double : a bright rose colour.

Prince Camile de Rohan— Very dark rich vel-
vety crimson, oiifi of the darkest in colour

Sir R'«wland Hill. -Port Wine colour, shaded
with maroon.

Ulrich Brunner-Brilliant cherry red.
And manv other ^itandard varieties.

PRICE. -46c. EACH; S4.00 PER DOZ.

Hardy Perpetual Roses-On their own roots,
:i(tc. each. Mi,sed varieties, §3. uO per doz.'

PROVENCE OR CABBAGE ROSE-This is
an old favourite, is particularly hardy and
noted for its fragrance. We offer in two
colours, white and red at 40c. each.

WM. EWINQ & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

PLANTS — Continued.
CLinBINQrAND PILLAR ROSES.

The greater;number of these climbing roses
can also be grown in^bush form.

C3^'t Each cts.
Persian, Yellow 40

Rugosa, Red 40

Q u e e n— Prairie Rose 40

Cem of Gems "sbTil ^^

Baltimore Belle "?t;TO 40

Crimson Rambler-3 year old plants 00

K 1 year old plants 25

One of the best hardy climbing roses. The flowers
come in immense trusses of a ri'h glowing crimson.
Md a strong plant, will produce from 200 to 500
blooms, snoots grow 8 to 10 f<^et in a season, and
can either be pegged.down or trained in any shape
desired.

Empress of CHina-Strong,workedplant8.
Is a true everblooming hardy climbing rose that
- will maiie a growth of 10 to 12 feet in a season, pro-
ducing great quantities of flowers of a colour resem-

'^^ bling apple blossoms. :s.

Sweet Briar-English

^^'

Each cts.
Marechal Neil $2.00 to $3.00

We are importing a stock of specially prepared extra
strong plants of this fine variety, suitable for walls
and rafters of conservatories, etc. Shoots 8 to 10 ^
feet in length. With the exception of Marechal Neil

all these climbing roses are hardy. ^M
TEA OR MONTHLY ROSES.

Collection bestaps'ted varieties. Perdoz.$3 30
Maman Cochet 50

Beautiful large carmiDC coloured blooms, tinged
with sa'mon-yellow. A superb rose which we highly
recommend. Strong 3 year old plants.
Cloirede Dijon— Yellow, salmon-shaded... 45
Marie Van Houtte-Lemon,tinted with rose 45
The last two superb varieties we consider perfectly]
hardy, and ,«hould be in every coUaction of hardy ^
roses. The plants are two and three year old and I
extra strong.

POLYANTHA ROSE.

Clotiiilde Soupert— Per doz. $2.50 26

For general culture in the open ground i's growth
is simply perfect: the constant profusion of bloom
from the handsome bushes is really wonderful. The
flowers, of medium size, are perfactl.v double; pearl
white with ro«e-pink centre. jf-Iuali .as ,-.u!

Hybrid Perpetual Rose.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Plants-

Continued.

Hardy Climbers

Climbers are a class of plants that are rap.
idly increasing in popularity. They are cap-
able, not only of transfo.miug many an un-
sightly structure into a thing of beauty, by
covering it with a mass of the most beautiful
foliage and flowers, but many varieties, such
as Ampelopsis, Clematis, etc., beautify the
finest mansions and villas, and we strongly
recommend them all.

Ampelopsis Veitchii (or Boston Ivy) One of
the most ornamental climbers, clinging to
the smoothest wall. '2oc.ea. ; $'J.50 per doz.

Honeysuckle-Of sorts. 2oc. ea. ; $2.50 per doz.

Aristolochia Sipho (or Dutchman's Pipe) —

~oc. each.

Cinnamon Vino (Dio8CoreaBatata8)-A hardy
cliaibing buloous rooted plant which dies
to the ground every fall, starting in spring
again and growing 8 to 10 feet high. Leaves
heart-shaped and with small white flowers.
Perfume resembles cinnamon. Bulbs 'yc.
each; -Joe. per doz.

Clematis Jackmanii, and many other large-
flowering varieties. According to

size, "jOc. to |1 each.

Paniculata, and other small flower-
ed branching sorts. 'JSc. to 50c. each.

Virginian Creeper (Ampelopsis Quinquefolia)
25c. each ; |2.r)0 per doz.

Bedding Plants

OROWN IN 3 AND 4 INCH POTS.

Alternanthera, Achyranthus, Ageratum, Col-
eus, Daisy, Heliotrope, Lantana, Lobelia,
Pyrethrum, Pansy, Siogle Petunia, Single
Geranium, Verbena, etc. Price, S^l per doz.;
iMc. each.

Calceolaria, Pelargonium, Variegated Geran-
ium, Fuchsia, uouble Pevunia, Double Ger-
anium, etc. Price, $2 per doz.; 20c. each.
All largo plants.

When large quantities of Bedding Plants
are required, we shall be pleased to give
specially close quotations. Please note this.

Besides the above sorts we can supply all
other varieties of Bedding Plants.

Seedlings

Ampelopeia Veitchii.

GROWN FROM OUR BEST QUALITIES OF SEEDS.

Aster, Balsam, Dianthus, Phlox Drummondii,
Portulacca, Pyrethrum, Ten-Week-Stock,
Marigold, Zinnia, «&c. &c. Price, $1.50 per IGO;
25c. per doz.

We also quote many other varieties of
Seedling biennials and Perennials at same as
preceding.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

PLANTS,— Continued,

HAROy HER^ACeOUS PbANTS.

Good sized clumps that will flower this year.

No department of Horticulture is more deserving of the increased interest lately given to
it, than the old fashioned hardy herbaceous plant border. Besides the many old and worthy
favorites, numerous beautiful plants have been introduced in recent years. Their inexpen-
siveness is a great recommendation, the first cost being all the outlay required, for when once
planted and given a fair share of attention, they are sure to increase in size and beauty.
With an assortment of Hardy Perennial plants, a moat beautiful, interesting and continuous
display may be kept up from early spring till late in the autumn. Hardy Perennials can be
transplanted in the latter part of September and during October, and in spring, as soon as the
ground is in good condition. We have in stock many varieties besides those enumerated
below, so that intending purchasers can order almost any of the old favorites, and most of
the newer sorts, and have their orders executed. Most of these Perennials may be raised
from seed, and will flower generally the second year ; for varieties see our Seed Catalogue,
hardy perennials being marked *

We make the following special offers for large orders :—

One dozen plants in varieties, our own selection $1.25

lOO plants in 50 varieties, purchasers selection from our list 12. 50

lOO plantsin SOvarieties, our own selection from our list lO.OO

ALL PRICES ARE DELIVERED MONTREAL.

Price each cts.

1 Achillea Ptarmica fl. pi. "The Pearl.". 15

Flowers are double and of the purest
white and produced in marvellous
quantities. Invaluable for cutting.
2 feet.

2 Aconitum Napellus, Monk's Hood 20

3 Agrostemma Ooronaria, one foot 15

4 Alyssum Saxatile " Gold Dust," 1 foot. 15

5 Arabis Albida, 8 inches 15

6 " " Variegata, 8 inches 20

7 Aquilegia hybrida (Columbine) many

colors, 3 feet 20

In these, great variety of color will
be found, from creamy-white to in-
tense blue and rosy-purple. Will suc-
ceed almost anywhere, and the grace-
ful beauty of the plant and flowers
render the Aquilegia extremely pop-
ular.

8 Anchusa Italica, beautiful blue flowers 20

9 Anthemis Tinctoria, yellow daisy-like

flowers 15

10 Anemone Japonica 20

11 " " Alba 20

12 Bellis Perennis "English Daisy " 15

13 Bocconia Japonica, 3 feet 20

14 Campanula Carpatica " Blue Bells "... ir>

15 " " Alba 20

16 " Gloraerata Dahurica 20

17 " Persicifolia, 2 feet, blue 20

18 " " Alba, 2 feet 20

19 " Grandiflora, 4 feet 20

20 " Medium "Canterbuy Bell,"

In great variety l-j

The Campanulas are amongst the
grandest of summer flowering plants.

Price each cts.
The Canterbury Bell, with its bell-
shaped single and double flowers
forms a dense mass of beauty, the
plants being literally covered with
bloom. It is adapted for mixed bor-
ders and so are most other varieties
of Campanula, while the dwarf sorts
make pretty edgings.

21 Clem^atis— Many beautiful varieties.... 1 00

22 Convallaria majalis— "Lily of the Val-

ley," clumps 15

23 Carnations — Hardy border sorts, extra

fine seedlings 15

24 Carnation, Picotee — Border sorts, ex-

tra fine seedlings 25

25 Chrysanthemum maximum filiforma —

1 foot 20

26 Coreopsis lanceolata -15

27 " Grandiflora— 2^ feet 16

A valuable border plant of easy cul-
ture, producing during summer an
abundance of rich yellow flowers on
long stems, and so is most useful for
cutting.

28 Delphinium Formosum — Beautiful blue,

4 feet 15

29 " hvbridum — Beautiful blue
and white. 4 feet 15

The predominating colours are differ-
ent shades of blue, in some cases ap-
proaching purple, and blue and white,
and the spikes of bloom are from one
to two feet in length. Is of handsome
stately habit, and few plants produce
such a bright effect through the sum-
mer and fall, either in the mixed bor-
ders or in clumps.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Hardy Herbaceous Plants, -continued.

Price each cts.

30 Dianthus barbatus— " Sweet William " 16

31 Dicentra Spectabilis — ''Bleeding

Heart," clumps -'0

32 Digitalis, purpurea and alba — 3 feet 15

33 Doronicum Plantagineum 20

34 Erysimum pulchellum — 6 inches 15

35 Eupatorium Fraaeri— 3 feet, pure white 25

36 Felicia Abyssinica—1 foot 20

37 Ferula Gigantea 6 feet 25

A gigantic Fennel with bright glis-
tening foliage, changing \o brilliant
orange,

38 Fraxinella, of sorts— lA feet 20

39 Funkia cordata 20

40 " grandiflora 20

41 '' undulata variegata— A beauti-
ful plant 40

42 Gaillardia grandiflora, hybrids — 21 feet 15

A free blO(Hning plant that will thrive
in almosr any soil. Tha centres of the
beautiful large flat flowers are dark
shades of brown and vermillion, edged
with broad golden bands.

43 Qeum Coccineum— 1] feet 20

44 Cypeophila paniculata— 3 feet 15

45 ', Stephenii— 2 feet 20

46 Helianthus multiflorus 15

47 " — " Soleild'Or" 16

48 Helleborus niger — (Christmas Rose) 4g

49 Hepatica — Mixed varieties. A charm-

ing early spring flowering plant 15

50 Hemerocallis flava 20

51 " fulva 15

61i '* gigantea aurautiaca— new.. 60

52 Helenium Augustifolium 15

53 Heuchera sanguinea — lo feet 20

64 " alba— U feet 25

The foliage is recumbent, from which
rise numerous slender spikes covered
with graceful blooms, of a bright coral
scarlet in the case of H. Sanguinea,
while the H. Alba produces most beau-
tiful white flowers.

65 Hesperis Matronalis— Sweet Rocket.... 15

66 Hieraceum Aurantiacum — 8 in 15

r,7 Hollyhock — Extra fine seedlings 25

.')8 I risKierapferii— Japanese Iris, the most

beautiful of all the Iris. 35

.■)9 Iris All the leading varieties 25

60 Lathyrus Latifolius -Perennial Pea 25

A fine collection of many shades of
color.

61 Lobelia Cardinalis 20

62 Lupins— Perennial varieties, 2i feet 15

62 Lychnis Flos— Cuculi plenissima sem-

florens, double everblooming Lychnis,

1 foot <s 20

Rose-colored flowers, beautifully
fringed, which bloom all aummer
through. Is a double variety of the
old "Ragged Robin."

Price e.Tch cts.

64 Lychnis Chalcedonica— Red and white

3 feet 20

65 " Haageana— I feet 20

66 Liatris spicata— Bf^autiful reddish

purple spikes, 2 feet....: 15

67 Linaria Hendersoni— lA feet 15

68 Monorda didyma— (Horse mint) 15

69 Myosotis-Of sorts "Forget-me-not"... 15

70 Malva moschata (Mallow) 15

71 " " alba 15

72 CEnothera Fraseri— 2 feet 20

73 Orobus Vernus— Bitter Vetch, 1 foot ... 20

74 Pansy — A fine collection 15

75 Poppy, Iceland— different colors . 15

76 " Oriental 40

77 Phlox decvssata — 2^- choice sorts,

2U"eet each. 20

Amongst hardy border plants none
excel the Perennial Phlox. The large
trusses of bright colors, ranging from
pure white to the richest crimson and
purple, and trom rose and salmon to
bright coral red, give the Phlox a
first place among hardy plants. Will
succeed in any soil that is fairly rich,
and are much benefitted by an occas
ional soaking of water, when flowering
in drj' weather.

78 Primula vulgaris— (English Primrose),

manj' sorts 20

79 Primula Japonica — Beautiful hardy

variety 20

80 Primula Auricula— Many fine varieties 30

81 " Polyanthus— Many fine varie-
ties 20

82 Pyrethrum Uliginosum 20

83 " of sorts— Beautiful single
flowers 20

84 Rudbeckia— (Golden Glow) 25

Eight feet. Large golden yellow
flowers. A very handsome plant for
wide borders or isolated positions.

85 Salvia Argentea— 2 feet 20

86 Scabiosa Caucasica— 3 feet 26

One of the handsomest of hardy per-
ennials, lilac-blue flowers.

87 Statice Lemonium— 3 feet 20

88 Sedum aizoon — 1 foot, yellow 20

89 Spirea Aruncus 20

90 " Astilboides 20

91 *' filipendula 20

92 '■ Japonica 20

93 ' " compacta 20

94 *' " " variegata 40

95 " Palmata— Beautiful rose flowers. 20

96 Trade^'cantia Virginica.l! feet 15

97 Valeriana officinalis 15

98 Veronica spicata— 1 foot 15

99 " " alba— 1 foot 16

lOOVinca Minor- (Periwinkle) 1 15

101 Wahlenbergia duplex—!^ inches 15

WM. EWINQ & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Hardy FlowerinEC Shrubs do not receive the attention that their importance merits, for
in the embellishment of Flower Gardens, Lawns, and Pleasure Grounds they play a most
important part in producing a pleasing eflf 'ct by their variety of form, the great beauty of
their flowers and the different seasons at which they bloom. lu many cases they are simply
planted to fill up some odd corner, where nothing else will grow, whereas they deserve the
most prominent positions and careful culture, and this they will repay a thousand fold.

BERBERISCOWIMUNJS-CommonBarberry,

25c. to 50c. each.
BERBERIS COMMUNIS Purpurea - Dark

purple leaves, 25c. to 50c. each.
BERBERIS THUNBERCII-A beautiful dwarf

Japanese variety, 25c. to 50c.
CALYCANTHUS FLORIDUS or American

Allspice— Sweet scented, 2oc to 50c.
CLETHRA ALUIFOLIA or Sweet Pepper

Bush, 25c. to 50c.
DEUTZIA-Of sorts, 25c. to 50c.
HYDRANGEA Paniculata Crandiflora-The

best of all late flowering shrubs. A clump

of a few strong plants in flower in a bed

on t-he lawn, when once 8een,will never be

forgotten. 50c. to $1.00.
LILAC— White and many other colours, 25c.

to 50c.
MOCK 0«ANCE-White; scented flowers,25c.

to 50c.
SPIRE A Van Kouteii— Beautiful white flower,

25c. to 5uc
SNOWBALL TREE (Viburnum Opulus)—

White, 25c. to 50c.
WEICELIA of Sorts-Flowers from white to

rose colour; beautiful, 25c. to 50c.

We offer two sizes of plants— Those at
5Cc are extra large and well rooted.

We will be pleased to quote Cedars and
other Hedge plants on application.

Latania Borboniea Palm (page 91).

WM. EWING & 00. 'S SEED OATALOGUE.

Fruit Trees and Small Fruits.

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APPLES.

We are In a position to supply Apple Trees
grown in the Province of QueDec,of the varie- i
ties best suited to our climate, of splendid i
clean growth, and taken up with the greatest !
care. ,

Summer Varieties— Tetofsky, Yellow Trans-
parent, Red Astrachan. i

Fall Varieties— Duchess of Oldenburg, Peach
of Montreal. Brockville Beauty, St. Law-
rence. Alexander, Switzer, John Richard- i
son, Wolf River. \

Winter Varieties— Fameuse, Wealthy, Winter
St. Lawrence, Mcintosh Red, Late Straw-
berry, Pewaukee, Canada Baldwin, Golden
Russet, Scott's Winter, Canada Red. Any
of theabove varieties'S4.50 per doz. 40c.
each.

We also offer a new variety, and which we
strongly recommend, The New Bismarck
-Is a very large fall apple and is of the first
quality, highly colored and a most abund-
ant bearer. Is extremely hardy, and com-
mences bearing at three year.s. One of
the most valuable introductions of recent
3'ears. Strong trees, 75c. each.

Crbb Apples— Transcendent, Whitney's No.
20, Montreal Beauty, Gibb Crab. 40c. each.

PLUMS.

Blue and Yellow— In variety. 6Uc. each.

English Damson— This is the old English
variety, medium size, blue in colour and
by far the be.st preserving plum. Is per-
fectly hardy and produces a crop of fruit
annually. 75c-. each.

Princeof Wales— An excellent purplish red
early variety- Is a sure bearer and can-
not be too highly recommended. 75c. each.

Victoria-One of the most prolific sorts in cul-
tivation ; fruit of the largest size, superb
quality and purplish red in colour. Js a
strong grower, but when once established
is sucb a heavy crooper ihat it is neces-
.sary to support the losver branches. 7.">c.
each. Be sure to plant some of the pre-
ceding three varieties this spring— they
are good.

PEARS-The leading hardy sorts. .50c. each.

CHERRIES-The leading hardy sorts. .50c.
each.

GRAPES.

Hardy Varieties— Including Agawam, Con-
cord,Hartford. Barry, Champion, Lindley,
Niagara, Wilder, Delaware, Merrimac,
and many other sorts ; all at 30c. each, or
$3.0(3 per doz.

Exotic Grapes -^ In pots. |1. 60 to $2.00 each.

RASPBERRIES-Best varieties. 7oc. per doz.

BLACKBERRIES-Best varieties. fl.CO per
doz.

CURRANTS-Red, white and black. We oflfer
all the best varieties in these at $1.25 per
doz.

GOOSEBERRIES-Of sorts. $i2.00 per doz.
And we also oflfer the new Gooseberry,
" Industry," which is bej'o d questionthe
best variety now known. Is a heavy crop-
per, feucceeds in all localities, free from
mildew and produces handsome red ber-
ries, from 1 to IJ inches in diameter.
?2.50 per doz.

STRAWBERRIES-The best varietie8;includ-
ing Gandy, Parker Earle, Dominion,
Sharpies, Manchester, Capt. Jack, Wilson,
Crescent, and all the other new and best
sorts. $1.50 per 10(» all round.

We also offer the following new European
variety the "St. Joseph everbeari.ig."
The berries of which are oval in shape,
rather pointed and of a pale red colour,
while the flavor ia sweet and pleasant. It
is a strong grower and very hardy and may
be said to bear monthly crops. Last year
the first crop was picked with the other
early Eorts, and the last picking was in
October. Price, §.';.()0 per lOU.

VEGETABLE PLANTS.

Asparagus J years old $I.-25 per 100

Cabbage in variety 50 "

Cauliflower 1.00

Celery— Transplanted l.uO "

*' Seedlings 75 "

Cucumber 25 perpot

Montreal Nutmeg Melon 25 "

Tomato, large transplanted plants, $2.00 per
100 ; 4Uc. per doz.
" Seedlings. $1.0(1 per 100.

10» WM. BWING & 00/ S SEED OATALOGUE.

FERTILIZERS.

ALBERTS' THOMAS PHOSPHATE POWDER. Has been proved by carefully conducted and
numerous experiments in comparison with other makes of artifical manures, taking its
price into account, to be by far the most profitable in its application to Roots, Corn,
Grain, Hay or Pasture. Its lasting effect is one of its greatest advantages over other
manures, audit is claimed by many who have used it extensively, even over Barn yard
Manure, and its merits for top dressing Lawns. Hay or Pasture lands are remarkable.
We ask all our customers to give it a trial, and if they do, are convinced they will find
great profit in the using of it. As a top dresBing for Fruit Trees or small fruits u has
produced most satisfactory results There is another importantpoiut viz., that roots
produced by Thomas phosphate powder have a very high feeding value in comparison
with those grown from other manures. In some experiments there ha\ e been as much
as 18 to 20per cent, of albuminoids or flesh formers in favor of the Thomas phosphate pow-
der. Please note this, because th' re will be the same result with all crops. We have
not space here to give full particulars of the many advantages of the Al.'ierts' Thomas
Phosphate Powder, but on application we shall mail, free, an exhaustive pamphlet in re-
ference to it. $25. Ou per ton.

CAPELTON VICTOR — A complete Fertilizer for all crops. Insures an early start, healthy
growth and abundant yield. $32.00 per ton.
** ROYALCANADIAM— A high class Fertilizer for Market Gardeners and special
Farmers. $.38.00 per ton ; per 100 lbs. $2.00 per lb. 3 cents,
RELIANCE— A complete Fertilizer for all grain crops. §28.00 per ton.
The Capelton Manures have a wide reputation, and we shall forward a fully explan-
atory pamphlet on application.

Sulphateof Ammonia-Splendid plant Fertilizer, lb. 10c.

Nitrate of Soda-5c. per lb.; $3.50 per 100 lbs.

Sulphateof Potash-6c. per lb.; $4.00 per 100 lbs.

Muriate of Potash— 5c. per lb.; $3.50 per 100 lbs.

Land Plaster— 55c. per bag.

BONE FLOUR — The pure flour of ground green bones Is a valuable fertilizer and stimulant

for Roses, Chrysanthemums, and all pot plants. 100 lbs. $3.50 ; 10 lbs. 50c.; 5 lbs. 30c.
GROUND BONES— 100 lbs. 2.25; 10 lbs. 40c.; 5 lbs. 25c. Special quotations for large quantities.

Crushed " loo lbs. $3.25; loibs. 50c.; sibs. 30c.

ALBERTS' CONCENTRATED HOTICULTURAL MANURE-It is the only Horticultural Fer-
tilizer guaranteed free from Sulphuric Acid, Chlorine Gypsum or other deleterious Acids,
and is soluble in water. Is without doubt the best artificial manure on the market for
Florists and Gardeners, and we have certificates from all the most pron^inent Horti-
culturists in its favour. Per 100 lbs. SIO 00 ; 1 lb. tins 20 ; 2 lb. tins 35c.; 4 lb. tins 50c.

STANDARD LAWN DRESSING-A perfect Fertilizer for Lawns, giving the grass a dark-green
luxuriant appearance, without the risk of sowing the seeds of noxious weeds. 100 lbs.
$3.50 ; 25 lbs. $1.00 ; 6 lbs. 25c.

SHEEP M ANURE-5C. per lb.; per 100 lbs. $3.50.

INSECTICIDES

NIKOTEEN— This new Insecticide is a sure cure for almost every form of insect pest afl'ecting
plants. Is used successfully both for fumigating and as a spray, but fumigation is pre-
ferred for Conservatories aid Greenhouses. It is cheap and effective. Price, per bottle
$2.00. Pan and Iron weight used in vapourizing. Per set $1.25.

COPPER SULPHATE-lb. lOc; 100 lbs. $7.00.

Solution of Copper-Ammoniated, for Mildew, Blight and Rot (1 qt. to 25 gals, of water. Qt. 25c.

Copper Compound-Dry powder, for Rot and Blight (5 lbs. to 10 gallons of water), lb. 5c.

Concentrated Tobacco Extract— For vapourizing. Per pint, 50c.

Cishurst Compound -Destroys Red Spider, Scale, Mealy Bug, Green Fly. etc. Box 50c.;
large box $1.25.

FIR TREE OIL— One of the most eflScient Insecticides. J pint 50c.; 1 pint 75c.; quart $1.50.

Gardener's Insecticide— An old standard English insecticide. Bottles 50c. and $1.25.

FOSTJTE— Acknowledged the best preventative and cure for Mildew, Black Rot, Leaf Blight,
Rust, etc.. on vegetables and plants. Cheaper and more easily applied than any other
mixture, lb. 15c.; 5 lbs. 60c.; 10 lbs. $1.00.

Hellebore Powder— Best remedy for caterpillars, lb. 25c.

Slug Shot— A safe and efficient Insecticide. 3 lbs. 25c.; 5 lbs. 3oc.; 10 lbs. 6oc.

Whale Oil Soap— Dissolve 1 lb. to a gal. of water, apply witb syringe or spraying pump. lb. 30c

WM. EWINO & OO.'S SEED OATALOQUE.

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Insecticides— Continued.

PARIS CREEN-Pure. lb. JOc. Prices for larger quantities on application.
Potato Creen— Kills potato bugs, l'2hc. per lb.

Sulphur-Fine remedy for mildew and for destroying insect pests, lb. 8c.; 10 lbs. 60c.
LETHORION CONES— For 1 he certain destruction of greenhouse pests, without any oflfensive
smell, or injury to the blooms. oOc. each ; $i.'>0 per doz.

TREATHENT OF APPLE AND PEAR SPOTS.

Spray your Apple trees, Plum trees and Grape vines with the Bordeaux Mixture. It will
pay you to do it.

Bordeaux Mixture is compounded as follows:

Copper Sulphate 4 lbs. Paris Green 4 oz.

Lime 4 lbs. Water 50 gals.

Before growth begins in spring, spray with a solution of copper sulphate, 1 lb. to 30 gallons
of water. On no account should this solution be applied after the foliage has appeared, as it
will severely injure it.

Just before the blossoms open, spray with Bordeaux Mixture. (See above.) Repeat this
after the blossoms have fallen, and make a third application two or three weeks afterwards.
If the season is rainy, a later application may be advisable.

GRAPE DISEASES.

Downy Mildew, Blackbot, Anthracnose.

Spray the canes with Cooper Sulphate 1 lb. to 50 gallons of water, before growth begins'
Follow this with Bordeaux Mixture (omitting Paris Green), orAmmoniacal Copper Carbonate,
immediately after the truit sets. Repeat at intervals of three weeks, till the bunches
begin to colour, Ammoniacal Carbonate should always be used for the later
applications.

Garden.!:! Greenhouse Supplies ^Sundries.

STANDARD FLOWER POTS.

2 inch Per 100.

•2i

Per dozen, $

Prices on

.50

•' " ■ .70

" " 80

" " 1.20

" " 2.00

" " 3.60

" '• b.OO

•' " 11.00

•• '• 16.00

Saucers charged extra.

COMMON FLOWER POTS, in difTerent sizes,
application.

To Florists and those buying in large quantities, we shall be pleased to give special

quotations.
FERN POTS, FANCY POTS, J ARDIN lERES and SAUCERS. Prices on application.

Atomizers- ScoUay's Rubber Sprays,
$1.25, $1.10 and l.uo each. Angle
Neck, Jl.iT) each.

See Sprayers under letter S.

Brackets— Each. cts.

1 Pot Bracket 20

1 •• " 7.\ in. arm 25

1 " " 5i in. shelf 35

•_' " " 12 in. arm 55

3 " " :5 arms fl.OO

Bamboo Stakes, Chinese, 4 feet, long
Fine, heavy and medium. Per 100,
.iil.60; -5c. per doz.
Chinese Bamboo Stakes.

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WM. EWING & GO'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Garden and Greenhouse Supplies and Sundries-coNTmuED.

Rubber Sprays,
See pages

25, $l.(0aii(H)1.10
105-1(j6.

English Budding Knives. English Pruning Knives

ATooden Labels.
Mas'*, Green (Dyed)— Per bunch. 15c.
Mattocks—Eacli 75c.
Pickaxes— Heavy. Each 95c.
PEAT— Jmported Wimbledon— Per sack $2.75.
PEAT— Orchid-Cub in squares. " 3.50.

Bills, Hedge-Dunse pattern, handled. $1.50.
Corn, Tobacco and Pruning Hook — A convenient and
expeditious tool for cutting ensilage corn, tobacco, etc.,
45c. each.
Dibbles, Shod— Each 40c.
Dutch Hoes— Each, 4 in., 40c.; 5 in., 45c.; 6 in., 55c.; 7 in., 60c.;

8 in., 65c.; 9 in., 75c,; 10 in., 85c.
Forks, Digging-English, $1.25 to $2.00 each; Canadian, 90c.
to $1.00 each. (See page 103).
'• " English border digging, 3 prong; a handy

light tool, 90c. each.
" Manure-80c. to $1.25 each.
" Hay-40c. to $1.00 each.

Florists Wire-Gauge No. 22, per lb 15C'

-' " 24, " 20c.

" " 26, " 25c.

Florists' Wire Nippers— Each 50o.
Flower Sprinklers— See Atomizers.
Crass Hooks— See " Lawn Tools.
Crass Scythes— Best English Lawn, $1.25.

Best Canadian, 60c. to $1.00. Per Pair.

Cloves— Men's Pruning Gauntlet, size A $0.85

" " " " <' B 1.00

" " Hedging, see cut " A 0.60

" " " <' " B 0.75

«' " " " D 0.85

" Ladies' Gardening 60c. and 0.75

Hames— Imported Scotch; japanned, $2.50

per pair ; bright, $3 ,50 per pair.
Hoes— Square or turnip. Each 20c., 25c., 30c.
" Draw, Solid Socket. Each 50c.
" Steel Angle— For scraping and weed-
ing, each 55c.
Insecticide Distributor (Wilber's)-Thi8 is a
cheap, but nevertheless a thoroughly prac-
tical machine for applying Paris green
and plaster or any insecticide powder, to
garden or field crops. Write for descrip-
tion. 50c. each.
Knives Asparngus— Each 7oc.

" Budding— Different patterns, 90c. to

ijil.oo each.
" Pruning-Differentpatterns,90c.,$I.OO,

i?l 25 each.
'< Putty-Each 30c.
" Hacking-Each 30c.
" Potato— Concave and curved. See

cut page 104. 30c.
" Crass Edging-Crescent. See Lawn
Tools.
Lines, Plough— Best quality, 20c. per lb.
" Cardon-Best Dundee line. 30 to 50Cv eac"^h.

SHn. 4i in. 5 in. 6 in. Sin.
LABELS. Wooden-Per 100^ 15c. 20c. 25c. 30c. 50c.

" lOOu, $1.00 $1.50 $1.80 $2.50 $4.50
Label?, Tree— Wired, 3^ inches, per 100, 35c.
Lawn R^ower OlllCans— 25c. each.
MOSS, Best Canadian Sphagnum-Clean and fresh. Per bbl. $2.00.

Pruning Saws— Each 75c.

Putty Bulbs-Seecut. Each $1.25.

Rakes, Garden— Best Canadian — 12-tooth,
60c.; 14- tooth, 70c.; 16-tooth 75c.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

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Garden and Greenhouse Supplies and Sundries— continued.

English Border
Fork.

English Dieging
Fork.

The "Standard" Ancle Ttowel.

Rakes, English— Without handle, 6 inch, 15c. ;

8 inch, oOc. ; 10 inch, ySc; I'J inch, 40c.; 14
inch, ."lOc.

Rakes, Wooden, Hay-Each 25c.
Reel and Stake-Malleable Iron. Each, 75c.
ROFFIA-For tying, lb. .SUc; 10 lbs. J'i.nO.
Rollers— See "Lawn Toole."
Stakes-See •'Banil)oo Stakes."
Secateurs-Best English, Wheel Spring- See
cut— (i inch, $1.00 ; 7 inch, 11.25; 8 inch, |1.5U ;

9 inch f2.(K).

Secateurs-French-" The Hercules," Tin 8oc. ;

8A inch. $l.'-'5.
Shears— Verge, Hedge and Grass — See "Lawn

Tools."
SCISSORS-Florlsts' Wire. 50c.

*' —Crape Thinning— 6 inch, 75c.; 7

inch, $1.00; 8 inch, $1.25.
SPADES-BeBt Canadian and English makes,

$1.0M to $1.75 each.
Spades— For Bojs and Ladies. 60c. each.
Shovels-Best Canadian, round and square.

$1.00 to $1.50 each.
Sand-Imported Silver Sand-100 lbs. $2.00.
Spuds-40c. to 50c. each.
SprayingPumps-see pages 105-106.
Sprayer-Evans Electric-$1.00, post paid, $1.15.

This Sprayer is by long odds the simplest, the
lightest and the most effective machine on the
market, will make and save more money for
Farmers, Gardeners, Florists, Orchardists, Stock-
men and Poultrymen than any other machine
they can buv, cost not considered. A teaspoonful
of poison and a pint of water will treat as many
Potatoes or other plants as 10 gallons applied
with some other machines. The reason of this is
that the spray isjistlike a very heavy mist, and
the water does not run off the plants, thus no
poison is wasted.

SYRINCES-Cheap Brass— good tool.

18x1 A inches, $l..'.0 each.
Gardener's Heavy Brass Syringes-14
incti, $2.00; 10 inch, $3.00; 18 inch,
$3.50; 20 inch, $4.ol'.

"PROTECTOR HEAVY
BRASS SYR1NCES-
(Seecut)-lOxli inches,
.?4.0U; 18 xU inches,
15.00; 2Uxl| inches,
$5.00.

TROWEL S-Standard

Angle— 40c. each.

" Standard Medium

:iOc. each.

" " Dalsy-2oc. ea.

" English make —

Blued, ."00. each.

" Best English-Pol-
ished blade and
handle. (See Cut).
Each 60c.

" Common Garden—

•.J5c. each.

TIN FOIL-20c.lb.

S:i)^J.fi. JSTJEElf.

104

WM. EWINQ & CO.'STSEED CATALOGUE.

Garden and Greenhouse Supplies and Sundries— continued

THERnoriETERS.

8 inch Japanned Tin Thermometer

Each, cts.
20

" 25

«< 25

" A fine instrument.... $1 25

Copper Thermometer — Well suited for green-
house work' 1 00

Standard Cabinet Thermometer — Polished Oak. 1 00

10 '

i( ((

7 '

Flange Dairy

Floating Dairy

12 '

Standard

Hot-Bed Thermometer — A most useful instrument to

gauge bottom heat 1 00

Standard Hot-Bed Thermometer — A substantial instru-
ment on hard wood and solid brass 2 25

Minimum Registering Thermometer — An essential ins-
trument in every greenhouse 60

Maximum and Minimum Registering Thermometer—

A correct substantial and ornamental instrument.. 3 00

Thermometer
25o. each-

Excelsior Weeder.

TREE PRUNERS-"The Standard" handle, 12 feet long $3 00
each ; 8 feet long, $2.50 each.

Tar Twine— For tying grape vines, rasp-
berry bushes, etc. — Heavy, lb. 20c.
light, lb. 20c.

WEEDERS — Combination (See cut-
Each 30c.

Excelsior (See cut) Echl5c.

Lang's— Each 15c.

Hazeltine— (See cut). Best
solid steel. A handy and
useful tool. Each 30c.
Weeding Forks— Imported Eng-
lish ; strong and useful tools.
Each 40c.

IfWeeders are ordered lo be
Mailed, add 5c. each for post-
age.

Weeding Forks — Long handles,
Each 40c.

WHEELBARROWS— Various j

patterns. From $3.00 to $4.50 "
each.
Watering Cans— Various pat-
terns. From 60c, to" $3.50
Potato Concave Knife. each.

Hazeltine Weeder.

WM. SWING & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

165

Spraying Appliances.

' Spraying with Araenites for the prevention of insect and fungus
attacks has become a recognized necessity."

— Ctntidt Krperiinrntal Farm Report.

The Spramotor
Spray Pump.

After full enquiry from leading orchardists and others who are con-
versant with the claims of the many Spray Pumps on the market, we have
been completely convinced that the Spramotor Spraying Pump is by far
the best sprayer that is at present in use. We shall mail you, on receipt
of reciuest, a Catalogue giving the fullest descriptions of all the different
styles manufactured by the Spramotor Company, and directions for their
use in the different operations of spraying Fruit Trees, Small Fruits,
Potatoes, etc., as also painting or whitewashing buildings, inside and out-
side, lences, etc.

Spramotor Outfit i-F.

For High Spraying, One Line Hose.

One brass Spramotor No.l, with automatic, independent, mechanical
dash agitator, patent automatic compensating bronze metal plunger
complete, one line of lo feet A-!n. hose with couplings attached, one
brass stop cock, one iron extension rod, one Spramotor Y connection, two
Spramotor nozzles. Price complete, without barrel, $13.00.

Spramotor Outfit i=D.

For High Spraying, One Line Hose.

This is our model outfit, No. 1, for appple tree spraying, and
will be found to meet all requirements where only one line of hose
is required. With the addition of the Y connection and two
nozzles, we provide an elU'ective means by which one man can do
the work of two under old conditions. This is a strictly high-
class outfit, and will repay its cost in one season, by the saving
of labor.

One brass Spramotor No. 1, with automatic, independent,
mechanical dash agitator, patent detachable bronze metal ball
valves, automatic compensating bronze metal plunger, complete,
including one line of i'il feet Jv-inch hose, couplings attached, one
brass stop-cock, one 8 or 10-foot bamboo extension rod with seam-
less brass inner tube, brass cupped ends and drip guard, two
Spramotor nozzles, one brass Y connection, complete, without
barrel : Price, two nozzle cluster, .S15.35.

106

WM. EWING & 00. 'S SEED CATALOGUE.

SPRAYING APPLIANCES.— (CONTINUED.)

Spramotor Jr. Outfit F.

This outfit is complete in every respect, and with it any
kind of work can be done that can be accomplished with
one nozzle. When attached to the patentfive gallon can, it is
a most portable device and can be carried about by one hand,
by means of the handles provided. As all the work of
pumping is done on the down stroke, there is no tendency
to lift the can in raising the handle of the pump. The stroke
of Spramotor Jr. is four inches and the diameter of plunger
is 1^8 inches, and a vapor spray can be developed easily with
two nozzles. One operator is all that is required to pro-
perly use it.

PRICE: WITHOUT CAN, $6.00; Complete, $10. 60.

Attachments.

Four Row Potatoe Spraying Attachment, $2.00.

This is a most valuable attach-
ment, as by it-t use the cost of des-
troying ihe Colorado beetle is re-
duced by half in comparison with
the old method of usicg Paris
Green with dry plaster. By the
addition of the proper quantity of
Paris Green to the Bourdeaux
Mixture the Potatoe Bugs will be
killed and the rot either prevented
or diminished by the one opera-
tion.
Please notethat theSpramotoris

guaranteed to do the be^t worK

in whitewashing and outside

painting.

The Ideal Spray Purap, $5.00.

LENNOX KNAPSACK SPRINK-
LERS—A useful and efficient tool
for small gardens. Each $3.75.

MEYER'S BUCKET SPRAY
PU M P— Solid brass, with fine and
coarse spray nozzles and 8 feet ex-
tension pip^. A first class spray
for all purposes. Each $4.00.

EVANS' ELECTRIC SPRAYER-
SI 00.

SMALL SPRAY PUM PS-Many
patterns from $i.OO to $2.00-

Meyer's Spray.

fellows.

Joosten's— Hiehest aw-
ards at World's Fair. No
better tool for Florists.
Perfect magazine and agi-
tator.

Malbec— A fir?t class tool
for the distribution of Slug
Shot, Fostite or Sulphur;
with magazine and agita-
tor. Each $3.00.

French* Sulphurate'

—Highly recommended
Each $1.00.

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOCIUE.

107

LAWN TOOLS.

THE EASYi" LAWN MOWER.

It rune easier and jia more
durable than any other ma-
chine. Has a front brace or
guard, 80 that you can mow
right up to a fence, tree or
plant, without damaging
either. It has an open steel
roller, the full width of the
machine, giving continuous
power which permits its be-
ing used on uneven surfaces,
narrow borders, terraces,
mounds, over holes, etc., etc.
PLACES WHERE A SIDE*
WHEEL MOWER IS USE-
LESS.

The handle can be attached
or detached instantly. Cuts
wet grass without clogging,
can be run along within an
inch of a wall or fence, and
cuts either wide or narrow
borders. Is easily sharpened,
Has protected journals and
oil holes. Knives hardened
and tempered.

1'2 inch.
14 " .

FKlCl^b.

flO.OO lb inch

12.00 20 "

14.00 24 "

Fully boxed for shipment.

.$15.00
. 18.00
. 25.00

THE ' HERCULES " LAWN MOWER.

,_^ A High Wheel Lawn Mower.

uflg/0 Driving Wheels 9 in. in diameter.

4 Knives.

" "" Cutting Cylinder 6 in.

in diameter.

Patent double-bearing, double-

,^^^ toothed Rachet and Pawl con-

-^^6^^'''^ ^^fcS^ nectif ns, which positively avoid

all friction, while the Mower is in

operation, and thereby causing it

tr ^3il^^^^5&S^^^^^. ^y^^^^^^^^^^^^lKI^ ^'^ ^^" much easier than any other

If 'j^^^Sf^^^Sl^^^^SI f/^' _^^ ^ro Mower, even with larger sized

•5^//' ^A ol I riving wheels.

iI/^"'^5K*Slfii^il|; l!^* . ^ PUIC-E.S, BOXED FOR SHIPMENT.

' UT-^I 12 inch |5 75

^,mm^^mmJS^^^^M ^^ " 6 75

\nW9^iiXfi^>2!Sm^ ie; " 7 25

18 «■' 8 00

20 " 9 00

108

WM. EWINQ & CO. '8 SEED CATALOGUE.

LAWN TOOLS-CONTINUED.

The '^Woodyatt" Lawn Mower.

TLe"Woodyatt."

Hustler.

Canton-

High Wheel.

Encased Gearing.

Four Blade Cylinder.

Cast Steel Knives, Rolled to Section
and Oil Tempered.

Light! Efficient! Durable!

PRICES.

12 inch $5.50

14 " 6.00

16 " 6.50

18 " 7.00

The "Eclipse" Lawn Mower.

A light easy running machine for a
small Lawn.

12 inch $3.25

14 " 3.50

16 " 3.75

Lawn Rakes.

Automatic Lawn Rake $1.00

Lawns can be cleaned perfectly
with this rake without injury to the
grass and for raking up leaves there
is no tool to compare with it. TO
UNLOAD RAKE— simply push it for-
ward without raising it.

Hustler.

All steel, with stiff wire teeth, 24

teeth. Price $0.75

Gibb's Lawn Rake $1.00

Canton Lawn Rake 0.75

English Daisy Rake 1.75

Garden Rollers.

Strong, Substantial and Durable.
No. 1, 24 inches wide, weight 235

lbs price, $14.00

No. 2, 36 inches wide, weight 349

lbs '. price, $16.00

Crass Edging Shears— Short handles
$1.00 to $1.75 each, 8 to 10 in. blades.
Long handles, $2.00 to $3.00 each.
Long handles, flat blades, $2.50 to
$3.00.

Grass Hooks— No. 2, 50c. each.
Imported No. 3, 60c. "
Fox's Make No. 4, 75c. "
Canadian, 25c. 35c. and 40c. each.

Edging Knives— Crescent pattern —
Sheffield make, 90c. and $1.00 each.
Revolving Turf Edger-Each $1.25.

Verge or Sheep Shears — Trowel
Shank and Crank Shank, $1.00 to

WM. EWING & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

109

LAWN TOOLS-coNTiNUBi.

Verne iir Shoep Shears yphge 10S>

The '' Planet jr." New (irass Edger.

Price-
Heavy Edger,

Light Edger,
$4.00.

• Phmet Jr." Grass Edper.
LAWN SPRINKLERS OF DIFFERENT PATTERNS.

<ira«9 E'UiDg Shears (page IQH).

Farm ^"^ Garden Tools.

New Model Seed Drill

The New Model Seed Drill

WILL SAVE YOU TIME AND MONEY.

It is the best, the surest and easiest
operated drill in use.

It is ijerfect in all its parts. 'I'iie Index

or ludioator is convenient and reliable.

'l"he names of the principle seeds to be

sown are plainly shown on the index itself.

The cut ofC, to stop the tio\<^ of seed, can be

instantly operated from the handles. The marker

is easily adjusted and is held firmly. The wheel

is unusually wide, preventing it sinking in soft earth

The covering roller is attached by a swinging

frame, enabling the operator to roll lightly or

otherwise. The opening plough is of steel, and

adjustable in depth. The complete machine weighs

only ;!5 lbs I'rice, packed for shipment, fs.uo

110

WM. EWING & CO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Farm and Garden TooIs-continued,

The "Planet Jr." Hill Dropping Seed Drill.

This is one of the latest inventions in Seed
Drills. It holds two quarts of seed. The
ploui^h can be regulated to any depth up to
two inches. It drops seed into hills, 4, 6,
8 or 12 inches apart, and will sow in drills as
well. The marker can be set to any dista' ce
up to 20 inches. The ability to drop in hills
is a great advantage, as it saves seed, insures
vigorous plants at even distances, and saves
a great deal of labor in thinning out.

Price boxed $11.00.

The "PLANET Jr."

Combined Hill Dropping and Fertillizer

Drill. Price $10 CO boxed.

Is similar to the preceding in every way
excepting that it has an attachment for sow-
ing Fertilizer at the same time as seed. Be-
sides sowing the Fertilizer better than by
hand, it saves much time — and time is money.

The " Planet, Jr." Seed Drill No. 2.

Sows all garden seeds accurately, at any
desired thickness or depth, opening, drop-
ping, covering, rolling down and marking the
new row all at one passage, in the most per
feet and reliable manner. It holds 2^ quarts.
It has no cams, levers, brushes, cogs, springs
or shakers to get out of order ; it is noiseless,
automatic, self-cleaning and accurate ; it is
remarkable for simplicity, strength and for
ease and perfection of work in the field.

Weight, packed, 40 lbs.

PRICE, Boxed, $9.00.

QUEEN

Corn Planter and
Fertilizer Distributor

(COMBINED)

For Planting Corn, Beans, Peas,
Beet or Mangel Seed in Hills or
Drills.

This Planter is easily adjusted to
drop Seed a»od Fertilizer in hills or
drills as fol. ^ws:— It will drop 6, 12,
24 or 36 inches, or drop 7, 15, 30 or 45 inches, and will distribute from 50 lbs.3to |450 lbs. of
Fertilizer per acre. Price $25.00. Price, without Fertilizer Distributor, $17.00.

... Best ...
Two-hand Corn Planter

" KING OF THE FIELD."

Steel Points. Sheet Iron Seed
Box and Slide.

PRICE $i.50.

The dropper is adjustable and
the slide is made in two parts,
taking the wear off the brush.

WM. EWING & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Ill

Farm and Garden TooIs-continued.

The "PLANET JR.' COMBINED DRILL AND CULTIVATOR is the best combination
of implements on the market. THE SEEDER HOLDS ONE QUART OF SEED. For the
after care of the crop, it is supplied with a pair of Iiakes, a pair of Hoes, three reversible
Cultivator Teeth and a Garden Plow. Price, boxed, $10.50.

The "Planet, Jr." Combined Drill. Double Wheel Hoe, Cultivator, Rake and Plough.

"PLANET, JR., "

Single Wheel Hoe Cultivator. Rake and Plow
Combined.

It has one pair of Rakes, one pair Hoes, one

set of Cultivator teeth, and one plough and
leaf guard.

Price Packed for Shipment, $5.50.
'PLANET, JR.," PLAIN SINGLE WHEEL HOE.

This is a capital tool for Onion cultivation or weeding
any root crop in the early stages of growth. Two Hoes
only. Price, $3.50.

THE"PLANET, JR.," PLAIN DOUBLE WHEEL HOE

Is the same as the illustration below, but with merely two
blades, which can be reversed and in both positions is used
for the first hoeing. Price $4 50.

"Planet jr." Double Wheel Hoe Complete.

Cultivator, Rake, and Plough, Combined, with Improved Frame.

It has one pair of hoes, one pair of ploughs, two pairs of cultivator teeth, and one pair of
rakes, and is capable of performing every variety of gardener's work with ease and despatch.
Price, packed for shipment, $7.50.

ImproTed. Frame.

112

WM. SWING & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

Farm and Garden TooIs-continuhl

'PLANET JUNIOR.

No. 0. All Steel, Horse Hoc and Ciiltivaloi

This we consider the best
Horse Cultivator on the
market, being made entire-
ly of steel and malleable iron.
It is so strong as to withstand
any reasonable strain, while
light and easy to handle. It
possesses a lever expander
and new lever wheel.
Price, 110.0(1.

The Frost & Wood Horse Cultivator

principle as the "Planet Jr." Price, $7.r.(i.

A well made strong tool, on the same

THE 'PLANET JR.

Twelve Teeth Harrow, Cultivator, and Pulverizer.

This new tool is ottered as
the very best known for its
intended purpose. The
frame is high, the blades
are an inch wide, and of such
shape as to work in the most
thoroughly satisfactory
manner, and to offer an un-
usual amount of wearing
surface. The recurved throat
of the tooth and the high
frame prevent clogging. The
reverse position is quickly
given to the teeth by chang-
ing a single bolt in each. The
frame is heavy and strong.
Price, 110.00.

The "Planet Jr." Double Celery Hiller— This is a most useful tool and does
the work at a third of the cost of hand labour. Tha Hiiliug moulds are 43 inches long, and
will earth up rows up to 4 feet apart. Price, |12.50.

Breed's Improved Universal Weeder— For weeding Field Corn, Potatoes, Beans,
etc., also putting in Grain, Grass Seeds, etc., etc. A perfect Weeder of all green crops.

Price packed for shipment, SIO.OQ.

WM. EWINQ & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

113

The Little Qiant Hand Broadcast, Geared,

Seed Sower.

The (jreatest Labor-Saving Invention of the Age.

Will save one-half
the labor and one-
third the seed over
hand sowing, be-
sides greatly in-
creasing the crop
by the more equal
distribution of the
seeds.

In Operation.

This is the cheapest crank Seeder on the market, and equal to the best for quality of work
it does and durability. Don't pay $.^.00 for a seeder when you can get its equal for less money.

We take pleasure in presenting to Farmers and Dealers this lately improved and time
tested Seeder. Man or boy can sow on hilly, stumpy, stony and rough, as well as on clean and
old land, perfectly even and any quantity, (\ quart to 8 bushels) per acre, of Clover, Timothy,
Millet, Hungarian, Flax,Wheat, Rye, Barley, Oats, Corn, Peas, Orchard Grass. Blue Grass.
Red Top or other seed, fertilizer and ashes, with ease to the operator. Will sow at a round
30 to 5u feet. A man walking at the rate of three miles per hour, will sow 90 acres of wheat or
65 acres of clover seed in a day of ten hours. Many thousands are sold annually, and in
every instance have received farmers highest commendations.

PRICE: $2.oo Each AGENTS WANTED.

Fiddle Bow Pattern Little Giant Seed Sower, $1.50 each.

THE CAHOON SEED SOWER. By the turning of th« crank, the same breadth of ground is
sown as the Little Giant does, and is a complete sower in every way, and strongly made
I'rice $t"0-

CORN SHELLER, Wood's Price, $ 3.00

Barral's • " 10.0"»

Eclipse " 9.00

^^^j Improved'* Dandy" Patent Bag-Holder

i\vm Strongly made of the best material, for

'/>^^^1^^-:^ '"'C^^'^-^^^^ the use orf Farmers, Millers, Flour and Feed rierchants,

£ -^i^i-/^:^' -:^v^^<^^:^^J=^^^j|r I Postmasters, etc.

|j^:^,^^j^jgN^^^--^^^ ni^^^y>ty> PRICE, . . - Each 30c.

"Dandy" Patent Bag Holder.

114

WM. EWING & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

POULTRY FOOD.

PRATT'S (PURELY VECETABUE).-Makes larger Fowls, quickens the growth of Young
Chicks, prevents and cures all poultry diseases. A guaranteed Egg producer. Per packet
25c , and with first packet bought we give free " Pratt's Poultry Pointers," a well bound
book of HO pages, or a chart containing: large colored pictures of every breed of Fowl.

MEYER'S ROYAL POULTRY SPICE.-Prevents disease ; brings all kinds of Poultry quickly
through the Moult ; adds hardness and gloss to the Plumage and greatly increases the
numbf^r of Eggs. Price 20c. per 2 lb. packet. Full directions with every package.

BONE MEAL AND GRANULATED BON -, Etc.-Qranulated Gr ten Bone for Poultry, 1 lb. 5c.;
$4.00 per 100 lbs. Ground Oyster Shells, $2.00 per 100 lbs.

SILICA POULTRY CRir.-Ismade from Quartz Rock, containing a chemical combination
found in no other grit, namely: Silica Oxyde of Iron, Lime and Magnesia, greatly neces-
sary to the health and productiveness of Poultry. Is acknowledged by all Poultry men to
be the best Digestor in the market. In 3 lb. packets 10c. ; 10 lb. and over 2c. per lb.; in 100 .
lb. and over $1.00.

EWINC'S IMPROVED CALF MEAL.

Is Especially Adapted for the Rearing of CAlVES, LAMBS, FOALS and PICS.

This meal is com-
posed of ingredients
that are so scientif-
ically balanced as to
be a perfect substi-
tute for milk, supplying
the solids that are to be
found in new milk, and
its perfect preparation
renders it highly diges-
tible even on the delicate stom-
achs of very j oung calves. In
its chemical properties it is an

EXACT COUNTERPART OF MILK, and thOUgh

highly concentrated is yet easily digested
and is rich in oleoginous or fatty matter —
in nitrogenous or flesh-forming substances,
and also in sugar.

Anyone Interested in Stock Raising would do well to try this Food.
Printed instructions furnished and ail inquiries cheerfully answered.
Put up in 25 lb., 50 lb. and (OO lb. Bags. Per lOO lbs. $4.00.

MANITOBA OIL CAKE MEAL.— We have always used the greatest precaution in obtaining
only the purest and richest meal in the market, and we are gratified to hear so many
expressions of satisfaction from our numerous customers. 100 lbs. |1.50.
Prices by the car load or ton, on application.
COTTON SEED MEAL.— We recommend Cotton Seed Meal, being used in conjunction with
Oil Cake Meal in the proportion of 2 lbs. of the former, to 3 of the latter. 100 lbs. $1.30.
Prices by the car load or ton, on aopllcation.
PURE LINSEED M •'A L.— Guaranteed pure. It contains nothing but Linseed, ground, and is
not mixed with Oil Cake Meal or Cotton Seed Meal to reduce its price. 100 lbs. $3.50; lb. 4c.
Prices for larger quantities on application.

Meyer's Royal Spice.

It is used with Grain, Cut Hay, Straw, Chaff, Corn Stalks,
Milk, or, in fact, with anything you are feeding.
For all animals, slow, poor f . eders, off their feed or ex-
hausted, the spice will prove a great appetizer.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE.

HORSES. — Mix one measure (or a good handful) at each
time of feedine with the usual feed, slightly dampened.

CATTLE (Feeding).— Mix one and a half measures (or
1^ pint) with the usual feed, will increase the weight and
quality of the beef.

COWS (Milking),— Quantity as above, mixed with the
ordinary feed, will cause a large increase in rich milk.

Price— 100 lb. bag, $3.00; 50 lbs.,. SI. 60; 25 lbs., 75c.; 5 lbs.
25 cents.

WM. EWING & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE. 115

To FLORISTS and those using large
... quantities of ...

AZALEAS, PALMS.

And other Plants for Green House Decoration.

LILY OF THE VALLEY

Specially Selected Pips.

We shall be pleased to quote for Fall Delivery
as low prices as such can be imported for.
Please note that same shall be first class
• Plants and Bulbs in every respect.

116 WM. EWINU & OO.'S SEED CATALOGUE.

BONE CUTTER

For Cutting Green Bones,
Gristle and Vegetables.

. . . FOR POULTRY FOOD.

Prices from 15.00 to I20.00.

SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED PRICE LIST.

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